A Critique of the Transatlantic Consensus on Rising Income Inequality

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Transatlantic Consensus is the name of a theory, i.e., that increased income inequality in the United States and high unemployment in Continental Europe are due to a shift of demand away from unskilled workers towards skilled workers. The author explains how this single cause has different effects on opposite sides of the Atlantic.

Author: Atkinson, A. B.
United Kingdom, Statistical Data Included, International Monetary Fund, Influence, Unemployment, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Income

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Towards a theory of current accounts

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The author compares and contrast the economics of international cash flow of different countries. Topics include economic methods, international trade, and economic research.

Author: Ventura, Maume
Economic research, Cash flow, Economic methods

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Competitive versus comparative advantage

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The author examines the use of competitive economic advantages in international trade. Topics include global economy, trade policies, and international competition.

Author: Neary, J. Peter
Competition (Economics), International aspects, Trade policy, Commercial policy, Global economy

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Subjects list: United States, Economics, International trade
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