Evolution of wages by skill level in Uruguay, 1918-2009

Authors

  • María Camou Universidad de la República, Uruguay
  • Silvana Maubrigades Universidad de la República, Uruguay

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33231/j.ihe.2021.11.001

Keywords:

Salarios, Premio por cualificación, Desigualdad salarial, Uruguay, J40, J24, J31, N36

Abstract

This research provides new evidence on the evolution of wages by skill level in Uruguay between 1918 and 2009. Furthermore, it explores the link with changes in demand and supply caused by economic development stages, as well as the impact of institutional changes that occurred during the period. This work improves the existing data on the evolution of wages in Uruguay, providing new series for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers. The analysis reveals that changes in demand and institutional aspects are determining factors in the evolution of wages by skill level. The skill-based wage gap was not constant and, although it narrowed towards the middle of the 20th century, it widened beginning in the 1960s.

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Published

2022-05-31

How to Cite

Camou, M., & Maubrigades, S. (2022). Evolution of wages by skill level in Uruguay, 1918-2009. Investigaciones De Historia Económica, 18(2), 113–123. https://doi.org/10.33231/j.ihe.2021.11.001

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