Introduction
This module examines the impact of unions on firms, their workers, markets, and the macro-economy.
1. Worker power
Stansbury and Summers (2020)
The paper discussed is Stansbury and Summers (2020), “The Declining Worker Power Hypothesis: An Explanation for the Recent Evolution of the American Economy”, Brookings Papers on Economic Activity.
Dodini, Stansbury and Willen (2023)
The paper discussed is Dodini, Stansbury and Willen (2023), “How Do Firms Respond to Unions”, IZA Discussion Paper.