-level issues: (1) structural change and labor market outcomes, and (2) trade and foreign direct investment. Chapter 1 surveys the … sectoral structure, and (c) changes in relative sectoral wages. I use evidence on market imperfections to calibrate a two …-sector model where household unions bargain with firms for wages. The least competitive sector pays higher wages, and employment is …

international trade in goods, services and finance. According to the WTO Trade Report (2008), the increase in international trade … trade integration is higher uncertainty due to intensified production specialization, increased competition and economic …

response to trade liberalization taking into consideration skill and gender wage gaps and the role of trade unions. Finally …