Trade, labour market regulations and growth

Matthias Busse and Carsten Hefeker

Applied Economics Letters, 2009, vol. 16, issue 8, 809-812

Abstract: We empirically analyse the role of labour market regulations for the impact of trade on growth. The results indicate that countries with flexible labour markets are more likely to harness the gains from trade. This outcome may help to explain the diverse impact of trade on growth.

Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1080/13504850701221956

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