Globalization and inequality

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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.--

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Full title :Globalization and inequality / Elhanan Helpman.

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Publication Date:©2018

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

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Description:1 online resource

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ISBN:9780674988958, 0674988957
oclc:on1044734054
LC Classification:HC79.I5
Dewey Decimal:339.2/2

Historical background -- I. The traditional approach: The rise of the college wage premium -- Early studies -- Trade versus technology -- Offshoring -- II. Broadening the canvas: Matching workers with jobs -- Regional disparity -- Firm characteristics -- Technology choice -- Residual inequality.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- International Globalization -- Economic aspects Income distribution Innovations -- Aspect économique Mondialisation POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Economic Conditions Revenu -- Répartition Technological innovations -- Economic a…