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Prima salarial al uso de computadora en el trabajo. Evidencia de microdatos para México

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  • Félix-Verduzco, Gustavo

    (Centro de Investigaciones Socioeconómicas (CISE), Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila)

  • Torres García, Aldo Josafat

    (Facultad de Economía Internacional, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua)

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Background. The hypothesis on the existence of a wage premium for using computer at work is tested. So far, most studies have focused on developed countries and few on developing countries. Methods. We consider worker’s characteristics, employers, and regional heterogeneity of labor markets to estimate wage equations with mixed effects. As an alternative method, we also estimate wage differentials using matching techniques. Results. The evidence, with 2006 and 2014 data, is favorable to the hypothesis. The most modest estimates indicate a premium between 17 and 19% for the most intensive users. Conclusions. Acceptance means that the computer is part of technological change that increases productivity, which encourages employers to pay a premium to skilled workers. It indicates to the country the importance of reducing the digital divide in both skilled workers and companies that adopt the technology.// Antecedentes. Se contrasta la hipótesis de existencia de una prima salarial con el uso de computadora en el trabajo. Hasta ahora la mayoría de los estudios se han enfocado en países desarrollados y muy pocos en países en desarrollo. Métodos: Se estiman ecuaciones salariales con efectos mixtos que incorporan características de trabajadores y empleadores que controlan la heterogeneidad regional de los mercados laborales. También se utiliza un método alternativo para calcular las diferencias salariales mediante técnicas de emparejamiento. Resultados La evidencia, con información de 2006 y 2014, es favorable a la hipótesis. Las estimaciones más modestas indican una prima entre 17 y 19% para los usuarios más intensivos. Conclusiones. La aceptación significa que la computadora es parte del cambio tecnológico que aumenta la productividad, lo que incentiva a empleadores a pagar una prima a los trabajadores habilitados. Indica, además, para el país la importancia de reducir la brecha digital tanto en trabajadores capacitados como en empresas que adopten la tecnología.

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  • Félix-Verduzco, Gustavo & Torres García, Aldo Josafat, 2018. "Prima salarial al uso de computadora en el trabajo. Evidencia de microdatos para México," El Trimestre Económico, Fondo de Cultura Económica, vol. 0(337), pages .137-168, enero-mar.
  • Handle: RePEc:elt:journl:v:85:y:2018:i:337:p:137-168
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20430/ete.v85i337.662
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    Keywords

    cambio tecnológico sesgado; computadora; diferencias salariales;
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    JEL classification:

    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials
    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes

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