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The Effects of Unions on Research and Development: An Empirical Analysis Using Multi-Year Data

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  • Betts, Julian

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The paper tests for a link between unionization and research and development rates (research and development expenditures divided by output) in thirteen aggregate Canadian industries. A balanced panel of thirteen industries covering 1968 to 1986 reveals a negative relationship between industry unionization rates and research and development. The results hold when using a number of techniques to control for unobserved industry heterogeneity and non-linear responses to unionization. In an industry that moves from the 25th to the 75th percentile of unionization, research and development is predicted to fall by about 40%.

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  • Betts, Julian, 2000. "The Effects of Unions on Research and Development: An Empirical Analysis Using Multi-Year Data," University of California at San Diego, Economics Working Paper Series qt0km0g27b, Department of Economics, UC San Diego.
    • Handle: RePEc:cdl:ucsdec:qt0km0g27b
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