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This research investigates the factors contributing to wage inequality in Argentina, focusing on profit rates and union power.

Wage inequality: From profit rates to union power, evidence from Argentina

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Panel data analysis identifies interactions of profit rates and union strength in wage inequality, suggesting state intervention influences outcomes.

This research investigates the factors contributing to wage inequality in Argentina, focusing on profit rates and union power.
Used panel data econometric models from 2006 to 2019
Analyzed average wages across private economic sectors
Considered sectoral profit rates, union strength, and minimum wage policies
Wage inequality is influenced by capital accumulation and profit rates
Union organisation affects the realization of wage growth potential
State intervention plays a critical role in mediating distributional conflicts

Insúa et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Panel data analysis identifies interactions of profit rates and union strength in wage inequality, suggesting state intervention influences outcomes.