Inter-Industry Wage Differentials in China: Evidence from a Correlated Random Effect Model

Xu Lin () and Wei Xiong ()
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Xu Lin: Virginia Tech
Wei Xiong: Zhongnan University of Economics and Law

Journal of Labor Research, 2024, vol. 45, issue 1, No 2, 30-57

Abstract: Abstract We specify a correlated random effect model to study inter-industry wage differentials using a small sample of Chinese firm level panel data. We find workers in real estate industry and computer and software industry enjoy a wage premium, and firms located in western areas pay less. Firm size, and the indicator of CEO also holds the position of general manager are positively related to earnings, while the annual pay for the high-level manager, stock shares held by the general manager, and low human capital endowments of workforce negatively impact wage. We find the profitability of a firm does not affect the average annual pay.

Keywords: Inter-industry; Wage differential; Correlated random effect; Technology intensive; Capital intensive; Skilled labor (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J30 J31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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