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International Migration and Real Wages

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  • Reza Oladi

    (Utah State University)

  • Hamid Beladi

    (University of Texas at San Antonio)

Abstract
We provide an analysis of the impact of migration on the skilled- unskilled wage gap. In particular, we show the possibility of a rise in the wage gap following the migration of skilled (unskilled ) labor.

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  • Reza Oladi & Hamid Beladi, 2007. "International Migration and Real Wages," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 6(30), pages 1-8.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-06f20009
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    • F2 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business
    • F1 - International Economics - - Trade

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