The reservation wage is the lowest wage rate at which a worker would be willing to accept a job.
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24. April 2026 | International Labour Markets
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24. April 2026 | Establishments and the Demand for Personnel
Trump’s trade policy: almost every fifth establishment in the manufacturing sector feels the consequences
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