Service labour market: The engine of growth and inequality

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Abstract

Economic historians tend to explain US geographical development gaps in terms of industrialisation. But by the end of the 20th century, the richest counties had become specialised in services, rather than in manufacturing. This column evaluates how the service economy triggered this evident contrast between the urban and rural US. Market size causes localisation of non-agricultural activity, with the effect being stronger for services, especially knowledge services. Local policymakers can thus foster growth by attracting high-skilled workers to a region, with the multiplier effect eventually increasing the local market.
Original languageEnglish
Short descriptionArticle
Media of outputVOX CEPR Policy Portal
Publishervoxeu.org
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Jul 12
Externally publishedYes

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Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Economic History

Free keywords

  • Services
  • inequality
  • localisation

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