In this paper a Social Accounting Matrix is constructed for Libya for the year 2000. The procedure was divided into three steps. First, a macro SAM was constructed to consistently capture and represent the macroeconomic framework of the Libyan economy in 2000. Second, that macro SAM was...

We study how unionisation affects competitive selection between heterogeneous fi rms when wage negotiations can occur at the fi rm or at the profi t-centre level. With productivity speci c wages, an increase in union power has: (i) a selection-softening; (ii) a counter-competitive; (iii) a...

We study how unionisation affects competitive selection between heterogeneous firms when wage negotiations can occur at the rm or at the profit-centre level. With productivity specific wages, an increase in union power has: (i) a selection-softening; (ii) a counter-competitive; (iii) a...