Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5068280 European Journal of Political Economy 2012 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We test how the introduction of the EMU affected labor market outcomes. ► We use a difference-in-differences approach comparing EMU to non-EMU countries. ► We find weak evidence for increased business cycle amplitudes within the EMU. ► We do not find a significant effect of EMU on wage growth. ► We do not find a significant effect of EMU on unemployment.
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Has the EMU reduced wage growth and unemployment? Testing a model of trade union behavior
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