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Ampleur et évolution de la prime salariale financière

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  • Olivier Godechot

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We measure the magnitude and evolution of the wage premium for a job in finance. In thirteen developed countries, wages, especially high wages, increased at a sustained pace in this sector during the 1990s and 2000s, contributing strongly to the increase in the share of the national top 1% and hence to inequality. This gap cannot sufficiently be explained by differences in talent. In France, salaries remain 25 to 30% higher once the effect of qualifications is deducted. We offer an alternative explanation based on the ability of employees to move financial activity with them from one firm to another.

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  • Olivier Godechot, 2020. "Ampleur et évolution de la prime salariale financière," Regards croisés sur l'économie, La Découverte, vol. 0(2), pages 97-109.
    • Handle: RePEc:cai:rcedec:rce_027_0097
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