Essays about: "wage theory"
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1. The Impact of Trade Openness on the Gender Wage Gap in Urban China, 2002-2013
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : This paper examines the impact of trade openness on the gender wage gap in urban China after China's accession to the WTO in 2001. Using data from the 2002 and 2013 China Household Income Project (CHIP), this paper uses OLS regression and instrumental variable regression, to analyze the relationship between trade openness and the gender wage gap. READ MORE
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2. How union members’ position in the wage distribution affects income inequality in Germany : An empirical analysis of data from the German Socio-Economic Panel
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationerAbstract : This thesis investigates the effect of union members’ position in the wage distribution on income inequality in Germany between 1998 and 2019. Specifically, data from the German Socio-Economic Panel are analyzed on two levels. READ MORE
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3. How are European Tourism Firms Complying with Sustainable Development Goal 8.5? A comparable study of abroad and local workers
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The tourism industry is an important employer providing millions of job opportunities globally. Their compliance to United Nations’ sustainable development goal 8 is therefore highly relevant. Accordingly, the purpose of this thesis was to investigate how European tourism firms active in the Swedish market comply with SDG target 8. READ MORE
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4. A study on the Determinants of FDI Inflows to China
University essay from Södertörns högskola/NationalekonomiAbstract : Since the Chinese government proposed the "reform and opening-up policy" in 1979, China has achieved remarkable economic development. Foreign direct investment (FDI) has played an important role in stimulating economic development and alleviating capital shortages. This thesis explores FDI by choosing China as its destination country. READ MORE
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5. Between Guardian and Punisher : The Role of the German Inspectorate Finanzkontrolle Schwarzarbeit for Migrant Workers
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Avdelningen för migration, etnicitet och samhälle (REMESO)Abstract : Many in Germany argue that the minimum wage and other protective provisions for migrant workers will only be effective when workplace inspections by the enforcement body "Finanzkontrolle Schwarzarbeit" (FKS) are stepped up. For this reason, a novel cooperation agreement between the FKS and migrant workers' counseling offices has been signed, in June 2021. READ MORE