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Labor market effects of import competition: Theory and evidence from the textile and apparel industries

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Since the early 1980s, much attention has been given to the possibility of trade-related job losses and wage effects in the textile and apparel industries. This paper uses aggregate time series data from the Annual Survey of Manufacturers [Bartlesman and Gray, 1996] with import price data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics [Alterman, 1991] for 1977–91 to test the effect of imports on employment and wages in textiles and apparel. Theoretical models suggest that import competition should be a factor in the determination of employment, and possibly wages, regardless of whether the U.S. is represented as a price-setter or price-taker. The empirical analysis provides some support. Copyright International Atlantic Economic Society 1999

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  • Ben Shippen, 1999. "Labor market effects of import competition: Theory and evidence from the textile and apparel industries," Atlantic Economic Journal, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 27(2), pages 193-200, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:atlecj:v:27:y:1999:i:2:p:193-200
    DOI: 10.1007/BF02300238
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    1. Daniel Rich, 2010. "Changing Elasticities of Labor Demand in U.S. Manufacturing," Atlantic Economic Journal, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 38(2), pages 157-168, June.

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