Does expanding social protection schemes substantially increase informality? Whether there is such a trade-off is a key question for policymakers wanting to protect workers and their families from economic and health shocks but concerned not to generate negative side-effects. The case for social protection is clear. There are global commitments such as the … [Read more...] about Does health insurance for the informal sector have an impact on formal employment?
Eduardo González-Pier
Eduardo Gonzalez-Pier is Senior Technical Director for Health Finance at Palladium, Global Fellow at the Mexico Institute of the Wilson Center, Washington D.C. and a partner at Innovasalud/Blutitude, a consulting firm specialized in the health sector based in Mexico City. Over more than 25 years he has held senior positions in the health and social security sectors in Mexico. From 2014 to 2016 Eduardo served as Deputy Minister of Health, responsible for the development and implementation of policies and strategies related to the coordination and integration of the National Health System.