Borders Quote by Edward Glaeser
“One classic paper compared the effects of right-to-work laws on factory jobs in neighboring counties, on either side of a right-to-work border. It found that manufacturing grew 23.1% faster between 1947 and 1992 on the anti-union side of the divide.”
About This Quote
Source Paper: Effects of Right-to-Work Laws on Manufacturing Growth, 1995
The study shows that regions without strong union presence experienced faster manufacturing growth than neighboring unionized areas.
In simple terms: Anti‑union areas grew manufacturing faster.
Key Takeaway
Consider labor policy impacts on economic growth.
Themes
labor economics
policy analysis
regional development
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
empirical
policy‑oriented
When to use this quote
- state policy planning
- business location decisions
- economic forecasting
- regional investment strategies
Key Concepts
union density
productivity
economic incentives
Questions to Reflect On
- How do union policies affect long‑term productivity?
- What other variables could explain the growth gap?
A Different Perspective
Results may be influenced by other factors like technology or capital flows.
