This paper investigates the link between unemployment and external trade in Germany, using data on unemployment, international trade and economic activity for the 16 German federal states (Länder). With panel data econometrics we show that international trade as measured by state-wise trade...

Quantifying the welfare effects of trade liberalization is a core issue in international trade. Existing frameworks assume perfect labor markets and therefore ignore the effects of aggregate employment changes for welfare. We develop a quantitative trade framework which explicitly models labor...

Understanding the links between increasing foreign competition and domestic employment and job loss -- Evidence from earlier studies -- Inside manufacturing : trends in international trade, employment, and job loss -- Modeling labor market responses to changes in trade and import competition --...

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- 1 - Introduction -- 2 - Understanding the Links between Increasing Foreign Competition and Domestic Employment and Job Loss -- 3 - Evidence from Earlier Studies -- 4 - Inside Manufacturing: Trends in International Trade, Employment and Job Loss -- 5 -...