Wages are a major component of decent work, yet serious knowledge gaps remain in this increasingly important area. The Global Wage Report, published biennially, is divided into two parts. Part I provides policy-makers, social partners and academics around the world with information on regional and global trends in the areas of wage statistics and wage policies. This information is illustrated and enriched with country-specific examples and noteworthy policy initiatives. Part II offers readers deeper yet accessible insights into a single wage-related issue, for instance minimum wage fixing, col |