The Impact of Trade on Labour Markets An Analysis by Industry

This technical working paper presents the method of analysis used by the Secretariat to shed light on the possible links between foreign trade, employment and relative wages by industrial sector and type of labour. The conclusions drawn from the study indicate, inter alia, that overall the impact of...

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Main Author: Larre, Bénédicte (-)
Format: eBook Section
Language:Inglés
Published: Paris : OECD Publishing 1995.
Series:OECD Jobs Study Working Papers, no.6.
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Summary:This technical working paper presents the method of analysis used by the Secretariat to shed light on the possible links between foreign trade, employment and relative wages by industrial sector and type of labour. The conclusions drawn from the study indicate, inter alia, that overall the impact of changing trade patterns on labour market conditions appears to be significant but generally small relative to other factors. The most significant relationships between trade competition and relative employment (and wages) are observed in the high-skill industries ...
Physical Description:1 online resource (34 p. )