We look at privatization in a general equilibrium model of a small, tariff-distorted, open economy. There is a …. However, privatization also leads to lower wages and possibly fewer private brands. This lowers workers' welfare, which may … make privatization politically infeasible. Privatization can improve workers' welfare with complementary reforms, e …

levels of unemployment. We consider a general equilibrium model where firms in one sector compete à la Cournot and a real … wage rigidity leads to unemployment. If firms consider only partial equilibrium effects when choosing quantities, the …

In this thesis it is analyzed if promoting product market competition can help to to fight unemployment in Europe. We … affect aggregate unemployment for an exogenously given minimum real wage. The bottom-line was that product market reforms … will help to reduce aggregate unemployment under most circumstances.Modeling a microfoundation of mark-ups, we have …

levels of unemployment. We consider a general equilibrium model where firms in one sector compete a la Cournot and a real … wage rigidity leads to unemployment. If firms consider only partial equilibrium effects when choosing quantities, the …