Can a Task-Based Approach Explain the Recent Changes in the German Wage Structure?

摘要: This paper investigates the changes in German wage structure for full-time working males from 1999 to 2006. Our analysis builds on task-based approach introduced by Autor et al. (2003), as implemented Spitz-Oener (2006) Germany, and also accounts job complexity. We perform a Blinder-Oaxaca type decomposition of entire distribution between 2006 into separate effects personal characteristics task assignments. In line with literature, we find noticeable increase inequality The results show that explain some whereas assignments strongly work towards reducing inequality. coeficient effect works an at top distribution. contrary shows inverted U-shaped pattern. conclude altogether can not recent Germany.