The labor market effects of trade unions - Layard meets Melitz
"Trade unions are typically able to convert their industrial power into political power. We show that, depending on the parameter constellation, stronger trade unions may be welfare-improving in terms of an increase in aggregate employment and output, if they successfully lobby for lower trade...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Trier
2014
IAAEU |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19110432124919386149-The-labor-market-effects-of-tr.htm |
| Summary: | "Trade unions are typically able to convert their industrial power into political power. We show that, depending on the parameter constellation, stronger trade unions may be welfare-improving in terms of an increase in aggregate employment and output, if they successfully lobby for lower trade barriers set by the government." |
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| Physical Description: | 8 p. Digital |