Chinese imports and domestic employment across 18 OECD countries

a column by Stefan Thewissen and Olaf van Vliet for VOX: CEPR’s Policy Portal

The recent revival of protectionism has prompted further interests in the domestic employment effects of imports, in particular from China.

This column examines the association between Chinese imports and domestic employment effects in 17 sectors across 18 OECD countries with diverse labour market institutions. The results indicate that employment fell in sectors that are more exposed to imports from China, especially among low-skilled workers.

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