Introduction

This module provides an in-depth overview of recent research in labor economics focussing on the impact of technological progress on firms, their workers, markets, and the macro-economy.


1. The China Syndrome

Autor, Dorn and Hanson (2013)

The paper discussed is Autor, Dorn and Hanson (2013), “The China Syndrome: Local Labor Market Effects of Import Competition in the United States”, American Economic Review.

Further readings

Coding lab Shift-Share IV