IMMIGRATION AND THE EARNINGS OF YOUNG NATIVE WORKERS

Authors
WINTEREBMER R ZWEIMULLER J
Citation
R. Winterebmer et J. Zweimuller, IMMIGRATION AND THE EARNINGS OF YOUNG NATIVE WORKERS, Oxford Economic Papers, 48(3), 1996, pp. 473-491
Citations number
34
Categorie Soggetti
Economics
Journal title
Oxford Economic Papers → ACNP
ISSN journal
00307653
Volume
48
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
473 - 491
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-7653(1996)48:3<473:IATEOY>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
This paper studies the impact of increased immigration in Austria on t he wages of young native blue collar workers. We find that in regions, industries, or firms with a larger foreign share, Austrians earn high er wages. With respect to the impact of changes in the immigrant share on wage growth, the results are mixed. We develop a simple bargaining model which is consistent with these surprising results.