The gap between the expected increase in wages
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The gap
The gap between the expected increase in wages of low-skilled workers due to trade liberalization and the anecdotal evidence suggesting it increased the gap between rich and poor in Mexico. The lack of accurate measures of wage effects that
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 4 times in total.
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Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- The effect of NAFTA on Mexico's wage gap (2024) · The Annals of Regional Science · cited 2× · doi
The gap between the expected increase in wages of low-skilled workers due to trade liberalization and the anecdotal evidence suggesting it increased the gap between rich and poor in Mexico. The lack of accurate measures of wage effects that incorporate internal migration. The need to consider the impact of trade openness on regional wage differentials.
generalstated research gapKeywords: gap between expected increase wages low-skilled workers due - The Effects of Immigration on Places and People – Identification and Interpretation (2025) · Journal of Labor Economics · cited 2× · doi
Further research is needed to understand the effects of immigration on workers who are not currently employed but are actively seeking jobs. More studies are required to examine the impact of immigration on the composition of native workers in affected municipalities. Research should be conducted to investigate the effects of immigration on labor market outcomes in other countries and contexts.
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: further research needed understand effects immigration workers currently - Why are some EU immigrant groups more disadvantaged on the German labor market than others? (2026) · Soziale Welt · doi
Future studies should investigate the role of occupation-specific degrees acquired in the home country for labor market success in other countries. Research should focus on developing strategies for recognizing and valuing foreign occupation-specific degrees. Studies should analyze the impact of immigration policies on labor market integration of immigrants.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: future studies investigate role occupation-specific degrees acquired home
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