Trade-Induced Technical Bias and Wage Inequalities: A Theory of Defensive Innovations

Working Paper: CEPR ID: DP2401 (1)

Authors: Mathias Thoenig; Thierry Verdier

Abstract: No abstract available

Keywords: innovations; technical bias; trade; wage inequalities

JEL Codes: D33; F12; O33


Causal Claims Network Graph

Edges that are evidenced by causal inference methods are in orange, and the rest are in light blue.


Causal Claims

CauseEffect
differential protection of property rights between the North and South (P14)tradeoff for innovating firms (O31)
tradeoff for innovating firms (O31)direction of technological change (O33)
direction of technological change (O33)location of production (R32)
location of production (R32)increase in wage inequalities (J31)
trade-induced technological bias (F16)skill upgrading in the South (J24)
skill upgrading in the South (J24)wage dynamics (J31)

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