UNSPECIFIED. (2004) Trade liberalisation and wages in developing countries. ECONOMIC JOURNAL, 114 (493). F73-F96. ISSN 0013-0133

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Abstract

This paper reviews the effects of trade liberalisation on wages in developing countries, and presents new evidence for Brazil. Wages fell substantially in the traded sector after trade liberalisation, consistent with there being reduced rents as industries faced greater competition. After trade liberalisation there was an increase in the marginal returns to college education. Within the traded sector, the impact of increasing openness on wages was insignificant for those in the top two education groups but negative for lower level education groups. These findings are consistent with the hypothesis that imported technology raised the relative demand for highly skilled labour.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
Journal or Publication Title:	ECONOMIC JOURNAL
Publisher:	BLACKWELL PUBL LTD
ISSN:	0013-0133
Official Date:	February 2004
Dates:	Date Event February 2004 UNSPECIFIED
Volume:	114
Number:	493
Number of Pages:	24
Page Range:	F73-F96
Publication Status:	Published
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/8803

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