Labor Cost Differentials: Causes and Consequences
Labor costs are often cited as the primary hindrance to economic development in cities where wages are high and as a spur to development in cities where wages are low. The relationship between labor costs and growth is complex, however. Many high-wage cities do experience a decline in growth, but others do not. Similarly, many low-wage cities grow rapidly, but some do not.
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