This paper explores the existence of downward real wage rigidity (DRWR) in 19 OECD countries, over the period 1973-1999 …  (DRWR)  in  19  OECD  countries, over the period 1973–1999, using data for hourly nominal earnings at the industry  level …, construction and electricity, gas and water supply sectors of 19 oecd countries in the period 1973–1999. The countries included in …

, over the period 1973–1999. Based on a novel method, we reject the hypothesis of no dnwr. The fraction of wage cuts … supply, and construction sectors of 19 oecd countries in the period 1973–1999. ThecountriesincludedinthesampleareAustria …

countries, over the period 1973 1999, using a data set of hourly nominal wages at industry level. Based on a novel nonparametric …