Wage differences due to computer use at work in Mexico

  • Aldo Josafat Torres García Universidad Au´tonoma de Coahuila
  • Gustavo Félix Verduzco Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33937/reveco.2018.95
Keywords: technological change, computer, wage inequality, wage equation.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to contrast the hypothesis about the existence of a wage premium by the computer use at work. For test, we estimate Mincer’s wage equations. Results indicate that computer use rise wage disparity in favor of users. In a crossection analysis for 2012, which controls various factors, it is estimated that employees who use a computer at work earn on average 8.2 percent more than non-users. Meanwhile, among self-employed, computer user workers on average earn 19.5 percent more.

Published
2018-06-01
How to Cite
Torres García, A. J., & Félix Verduzco, G. (2018). Wage differences due to computer use at work in Mexico. Journal of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Autonomous University of Yucatan, 35(91), 35-63. https://doi.org/10.33937/reveco.2018.95
Issue
Vol 35 No 91 (2018): Segundo Semestre 2018 Vol. XXXV Num. 91
Section
Original Articles

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