Wage inequality and establishment heterogeneity

In Kyung Kim; Jozef Konings

doi:10.1016/j.japwor.2019.04.004

Wage inequality and establishment heterogeneity

In Kyung Kim, Jozef Konings

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Abstract

We analyze wage dispersion within and across establishments in Korea between 2007 and 2013. We find that foreign owned establishments and those operating in global markets have higher within-establishment wage dispersion. The effect is over and above the establishment size effect. Furthermore, wages are higher in larger establishments and internationally oriented ones. Our findings are consistent with theories explaining management pay and the scope of control. Our results also provide evidence that can explain the rise in wage inequality due to the emergence of ‘super star’ firms and global supply chains.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	47-55
Number of pages	9
Journal	Japan and the World Economy
Volume	50
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japwor.2019.04.004
Publication status	Published - Jun 2019

Keywords

Globalization
Managerial talent
Wage inequality

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Finance
Economics and Econometrics
Political Science and International Relations

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