This paper investigates whether different labour market characteristics amplify or dampen the local labour market impacts from Chinese import competition exposure. I exploit state-level variation in initial, pre-shock labour market characteristics and regional variation across local labour...

This paper examines whether increased market access driven by railroad network expansions had long-run effects on those living in affected areas during their early life. I make use of linked complete count U.S. Censuses to follow individuals who were children in 1900 and trace through short-run...