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Returns to formal, non-formal and informal training for workers at risk of automation
Zeyer-Gliozzo, Birgit - 2020
The automation of work tasks due to technological change increases the pressure on employees whose workplaces consist … substitutable tasks performed and the risk of automation. These returns to training are highly relevant, but as yet little studied … informal training on work tasks and the automation probability for workers at risk of automation. The results show that …
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Automation and income inequality in Europe
Doorley, Karina; Gromadzki, Jan; Lewandowski, Piotr; … - 2024
period of rapid adoption of industrial robots. Automation reduced relative hourly wages and employment of more exposed … microsimulation model, we find that automation had minor effects on income inequality. Household labour income diversification and tax … and welfare policies largely absorbed labour market shocks caused by automation. Transfers played a key role in cushioning …
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Training and changes in job tasks
Tamm, Marcus - 2018
This study investigates the impact of non-formal training on job tasks of workers. The analysis is based on panel data from Germany covering detailed information on tasks performed at work at the level of individual workers. The results indicate that after training workers are more engaged in...
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The impact of robots on labour market transitions in Europe
Bachmann, Ronald; Gonschor, Myrielle; Lewandowski, Piotr; … - 2022
We study the effects of robot exposure on worker flows in 16 European countries. Overall, we find small negative effects on job separations and small positive effects on job findings. Labour costs are shown to be a major driver of cross-country differences: the effects of robot exposure are...
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Technological change and returns to training
Klauser, Roman; Tamm, Marcus - 2023
Do returns to training differ if training is accompanied by technological innovations at the workplace? We analyze this potential heterogeneity of returns based on panel data from Germany that provide a unique measure for individuals' adoption of new technology at the workplace. In the preferred...
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The Hidden Increase in Wage Inequality: Skill-biased and Ability-biased Technological Change
Michaelsen, Maren M. - 2011
This study provides strong evidence for an increase in wage inequality induced by skillbiased technological change in the UK manufacturing industry between 1991 and 2006. Using individual level data from the BHPS and industry level data from the OECD, wage regressions are estimated which...
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The Hidden Increase in Wage Inequality: Skill-biased and Ability-biased Technological Change
Michaelsen, Maren M. - Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für … - 2011
This study provides strong evidence for an increase in wage inequality induced by skillbiased technological change in the UK manufacturing industry between 1991 and 2006. Using individual level data from the BHPS and industry level data from the OECD, wage regressions are estimated which...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009246524
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Demographic Change and the Labour Share of Income
Schmidt, Torsten; Vosen, Simeon - 2010
Despite similar levels of per capita income, education, and technology the development of labour shares in OECD countries has displayed different patterns since 1960. The paper examines the role of demography in this regard. Employing an overlapping generations model we first examine the...
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Demographic Change and the Labour Share of Income
Schmidt, Torsten; Vosen, Simeon - Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für … - 2010
Despite similar levels of per capita income, education, and technology the development of labour shares in OECD countries has displayed diff erent patterns since 1960. The paper examines the role of demography in this regard. Employing an overlapping generations model we fi rst examine the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008518192
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Regional bank efficiency and its effect on regional growth in 'normal' and 'bad' times
Belke, Ansgar; Haskamp, Ulrich; Setzer, Ralph - 2015
The financial crisis affected regions in Europe in a different magnitude. This is why we examine whether regions which incorporate banks with a higher intermediation quality grow faster in 'normal' times and are more resilient in 'bad' ones. For this purpose, we measure the intermediation...
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