Sticky Feet

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Sticky Feet
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Publisher : World Bank Publications
Total Pages : 123
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ISBN-10 : 9781464802638
ISBN-13 : 1464802637
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Book Synopsis Sticky Feet by : Claire H. Hollweg

Book excerpt: This report quantifies labor mobility costs in developing countries and simulates the implied adjustment paths of employment and wages following a change in trade policy. High mobility costs are shown to reduce the potential gains to trade reform.


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