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Job structure evolution in Russia: Polarization, upgrading, stalemate?
https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2023-1-59-85
Abstract
In the study we explore the evolution of the job structure in the Russian economy during the first 20 years of this century. Does it change through a consequent substitution of relatively worst (in terms of quality) jobs by better jobs? Or through a destruction of middle quality jobs? Or do we observe stagnation and conservation of the job structure? Any structural change of this sort is usually triggered by technological progress that shapes demand for labor of different quality and complexity. In search for clues to these questions, the authors use large data sets which cover two sub-periods divided by the 2008—2009 crisis. The estimates presented in the paper allow reject the polarization hypothesis, and they document a fast upgrade of the job structure during the first sub-period and a much lower upgrade during the second one. Apparently, the risks of job polarization are likely to be minimal until the economic growth is recovered and the movement to the technological frontier is accelerated.
About the Authors
V. E. Gimpelson
National Research University Higher School of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir E. Gimpelson
Moscow
R. I. Kapeliushnikov
National Research University Higher School of Economics; Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations, RAS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rostislav I. Kapeliushnikov
Moscow
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Gimpelson V.E., Kapeliushnikov R.I. Job structure evolution in Russia: Polarization, upgrading, stalemate? Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2023;(1):59-85. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2023-1-59-85
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