Self-selection and wages during volatile transition
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The effects of Bulgaria's financial crisis during mid-1990s and the the reforms that followed it on employment selection are evaluated. It was found that after the structural reforms, workers who were highly productive chose self-employment, however, high skill and return did not develip in the private sector. The effectiveness of structural reforms is analyzed further.
Publication Name: Journal of Comparative Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0147-5967
Year: 2007
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Chinese competition and its effects on Mexican maquiladoras
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The impact of China's wage policies on employment growth in Mexican manufacturing firms is examined. Econometric methods are used for the study.
Publication Name: Journal of Comparative Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0147-5967
Year: 2006
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