Explaining the growing inequality in wages across skill levels

Brauer, David A.; Hickok, Susan

Journal Article

Explaining the growing inequality in wages across skill levels

Abstract: This article investigates two prominent explanations--technology and trade--for growing wage inequality by educational attainment. The analysis indicates a prominent role for technological improvements and a modest but still significant role for increased competition from imports.

Keywords: Income distribution; Wages; Human capital; Education;