find that ownership type is highly correlated with characteristics of both workers (education, experience, gender, and ….16 and 0.34, respectively), and controlling for employment size further reduces them (to 0.07 and 0.28). We also exploit the …

We estimate the effects of privatization on firm-level wages and employment in four transition economies. Applied to … impacts on both employment and wages in all four countries. The negligible consequences of domestic privatization for workers … effects of all types in Russia and Ukraine. The positive employment outcome under foreign ownership results from a substantial …

employment, wages, and productivity. Evidence generally shows these forces to be offsetting, usually resulting in small … employment and earnings effects and sometimes in large, positive effects on productivity and scale. Foreign ownership usually has …

employment in Romania from 1993 to 1995. The data show not only a large drop in aggregate industry employment, but also a decline …

employment in Romania from 1993 to 1995. The data show not only a large drop in aggregate industry employment, but also a decline …

race/ethnicity and gender into account. We contrast policy scenarios and show the potential impact that closing the gaps in … equalization of participation rates for individuals with similar characteristics. Closing gender gaps within ethno-racial groups …