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Wage Inequality and Returns to Skill in Taiwan, 1978-96.

Authors :
Lin, Chun-Hung A.
Orazem, Peter F.
Source :
Journal of Development Studies. Jun2003, Vol. 39 Issue 5, p89. 20p. 7 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Examines whether demand-side factors have affected wage distributions in Taiwan between the period of 1978-1996. Changes in constant real annual wages of workers with different characteristics for various periods; Patterns of returns to experience among college graduates; Factors attributed to labor demand shifts during the period.

Subjects

Subjects :
*INCOME inequality
*ECONOMIC demand
*EMPLOYMENT of college graduates
*LABOR market

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00220388
Volume :
39
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Development Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10377839
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00220380412331333159
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