OECD Jobs Study Working Papers
- Discontinued
- ISSN: 18152007 (online)
- https://doi.org/10.1787/18152007
The Impact of Trade on Labour Markets
An Analysis by Industry
This technical working paper presents the method of analysis used by the Secretariat to shed light on the possible links between foreign trade, employment and relative wages by industrial sector and type of labour.
The conclusions drawn from the study indicate, inter alia, that overall the impact of changing trade patterns on labour market conditions appears to be significant but generally small relative to other factors. The most significant relationships between trade competition and relative employment (and wages) are observed in the high-skill industries ...
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