. In Southern Italy, labour productivity in industry and market services is 32% lower than in the Centre-North. Between the two areas, also average wage differs. Despite the collective bargaining system, in the Southern regions the average wage is 25% lower than in the most developed part of the country. Overall, unit labour cost, as measured by the ratio between wages and value added, is similar in the two areas. Given the historical development disparities that characterise Italy, the industrial structures of the two parts of the country notably differ, in terms of sectoral composition, size of firms, number of multinational companies and other aspects. Furthermore, in the South, price level is 10-15% lower than in the Centre-North. These structural disparities may explain a substantial part of regional differences in labour productivity and average wage.
Produttività e salari: i divari Nord-Sud
Vittorio Daniele
2019-01-01
Abstract
. In Southern Italy, labour productivity in industry and market services is 32% lower than in the Centre-North. Between the two areas, also average wage differs. Despite the collective bargaining system, in the Southern regions the average wage is 25% lower than in the most developed part of the country. Overall, unit labour cost, as measured by the ratio between wages and value added, is similar in the two areas. Given the historical development disparities that characterise Italy, the industrial structures of the two parts of the country notably differ, in terms of sectoral composition, size of firms, number of multinational companies and other aspects. Furthermore, in the South, price level is 10-15% lower than in the Centre-North. These structural disparities may explain a substantial part of regional differences in labour productivity and average wage.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
