Consider a production model with two inputs-domestic labor (EDom) and foreign labor (EFor). The market is originally

Question:

Consider a production model with two inputs-domestic labor (EDom) and foreign labor (EFor). The market is originally in equilibrium in that
Consider a production model with two inputs-domestic labor (EDom) and

Then a wage shock occurs to cause a substantial amount of outsourcing. Specifically, as a result of the shock, EDom falls considerably while EFor increases considerably.
(a) Show that the shock either increased the domestic wage or decreased the foreign wage, at least relatively.
(b) In the years following the shock, what are three (significantly different) policies that the domestic country could employ if it wanted to reverse the outflow of labor?

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Labor Economics

ISBN: 978-0073523200

6th edition

Authors: George J. Borjas

Question Posted: