Why unions reduce wage inequality: a model of union formation and goal setting
"This paper demonstrates how unions can increase the general wage level by redirecting their bargaining power from wages in general to a focus on the lowest wages. This opportunity arises as a result of the interplay between two sources of market power, namely union bargaining power and an effi...
Main Author: | Stennek, Johan |
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Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
Format: | TEXT |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Gothenburg
2012
University of Gothenburg |
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Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19132055124919502379-Why-unions-reduce-wage-inequal.htm |
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