Is International Trade Always Beneficial to Labor Markets ? A Case Study from Egypt

Raymond Robertson, Mexico Alberto Vergara Bahena and Gladys C. Lopez-Acevedo
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Gladys Lopez-Acevedo

No 10219, Policy Research Working Paper Series from The World Bank

Abstract: The Arab Republic of Egypt’s industries rely heavily on imported goods for production. Thus, an increase in imports could have a potentially positive effect on the labor market as it means more inputs for the production of exporting goods. Alternatively, minimal backward linkages in global value chains could also mean that increasing imports substitute for domestic production and, thus, lost employment opportunities. This paper evaluates the relationship between regional trade agreements using a gravity model and import flows to test whether rising imports have impacted wages, informality, and female labor force participation. The results suggest that imports are not to blame for disappointing labor market outcomes in Egypt.

Date: 2022-10-27
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