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Technological change and wage premiums amongst high-skilled labour
Tapani NeuvonenJaakko PehkonenOjala Jarisubject
Economics and EconometricsLabour economics050208 financeSteam engineTechnological changemedia_common.quotation_subject05 social sciencestechnological changeWagefood and beveragesansiokehitysteknologinen kehitystaloushistoriamerimiehetwage premiumhigh-skilled labourpalkathistorical data0502 economics and businessEconomicsmerenkulkutyövoima050207 economicshealth care economics and organizationsmedia_commondescription
This study examines the impact of the steam engine, which produced wide and long-lasting economic growth from the 19th century to the early 20th century, on the wages of high-skilled seamen in the Swedish merchant maritime shipping industry. The analysis focuses on the years 1869–1914, which was a transition period during which traditional sailing ships were replaced by steam-powered vessels. The study shows that all high-skilled occupations received wage gains under steam technology. The evidence on wage polarization amongst the high-skill occupations remains subtle, although there is certain evidence that wage premiums vary by occupation. peerReviewed
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-22 | Applied Economics Letters |