Union rent appropriation and ex post analysis

Article Abstract:

A data set of 106 Fortune 500 firms is used to investigate the extent of union rent appropriation in 1977. The analysis identifies the existence of an appropriable asset with greater value in use than exchange as a necessary condition for union rent appropriation. The empirical analysis utilizes a new source of unionization data and explicitly addresses the problems associated with ex post analysis. The results suggest capital- and firm-specific efficiency are major sources for union rent appropriation. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Economic aspects, Economic rent

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Union wage differentials and the effects of industry and local union density: evidence from the 1980s

Article Abstract:

This study finds that the real union-nonunion wage differential has declined only slightly since 1985, a period of falling unionism. The study also finds that, in contrast to earlier research, local (geographic) union density positively affects union and nonunion wages. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Analysis, Compensation and benefits, Influence, Wages, Wages and salaries, Pay equity, Nonunion employees

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