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8 years ago

Growing wage inequality in UK: Low-skilled workers hit hardest.

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Occupational Employment and Wage Changes in the UK: Trade and Technology Effects
Anthony Courakis, Keith E. Maskus, Allan Webster

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The article discusses how wages and job opportunities in the UK have changed over time. It shows that lower-skilled workers with lower wages are getting fewer job opportunities and earning less, while higher-skilled workers with higher wages are seeing more job opportunities and earning more. This trend is similar to what has been observed in the US.