This paper investigates the increase in the relative demand for nonmanual workers using a large panel of Italian manufacturing firms over the 1990s. The results indicate that within-firm skill upgrading was the main determinant of this increase, with hightech firms playing a leading role in this process. By contrast, between-firm employment shifts have reduced the relative demand for skills. Firm-level skill upgrading took place on both the extensive margin (employment) and the intensive margin (hours worked), and is significantly related to investment in computers and R&D.
Manasse, P., & Stanca, L.M. (2006). Working on the train: trade, technology and wages in Italian manufacturing. RIVISTA DI POLITICA ECONOMICA, 96(5-6), 279-307.
Citazione: | Manasse, P., & Stanca, L.M. (2006). Working on the train: trade, technology and wages in Italian manufacturing. RIVISTA DI POLITICA ECONOMICA, 96(5-6), 279-307. | |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico | |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica | |
Titolo: | Working on the train: trade, technology and wages in Italian manufacturing | |
Autori: | Manasse, P; Stanca, LM | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2006 | |
Lingua: | English | |
Rivista: | RIVISTA DI POLITICA ECONOMICA | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |