Globalization and inequality

Globalization and inequality

by Helpman, Elhanan

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Helpman summarizes two decades of research about the connections among international trade, offshoring, immigration, and changes in net income. The overwhelming conclusion is that globalization has created a small rise in inequality. Other factors must be responsible for most of the rise; evidence suggests the chief culprit is technological change that heavily favors highly skilled workers--Provided by publisher.

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  • Full title :Globalization and inequality / Elhanan Helpman.

Summary

Helpman summarizes two decades of research about the connections among international trade, offshoring, immigration, and changes in net income. The overwhelming conclusion is that globalization has created a small rise in inequality. Other factors must be responsible for most of the rise; evidence suggests the chief culprit is technological change that heavily favors highly skilled workers--Provided by publisher.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2018

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Harvard University Press
  • Place of Publication:Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2018

The Physical Object

  • Description:xi, 213 pages : : illlustrations ; : 22 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780674984608, 0674984609
  • oclc:on1022983768
  • LC Classification:HC79.I5
  • Dewey Decimal:339.2/2

Table of Contents

Historical background -- The Traditional Approach. The rise of the college wage premium -- Early studies -- Trade versus technology -- Offshoring -- Broadening the Canvas. Matching workers with jobs -- Regional disparity -- Firm characteristics -- Technology choice -- Residual inequality.

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Subjects

Globalization -- Economic aspects Income distribution Innovations -- Aspect économique Mondialisation Revenu -- Répartition Technological innovations -- Economic a…

Writers

Helpman, Elhanan

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