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COMP 2903 A14 – The Computer Evolution Danny Silver JSOCS, Acadia University
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Rob Vallette and Geoffrey MacDonald FRBSF Economic Letter, July 23, 2004 Economic researchers at theFederal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF) Rob Vallette – Labor, Applied econometrics, Regional studies – http://www.frbsf.org/economics/economists/staff.php?rvalletta http://www.frbsf.org/economics/economists/staff.php?rvalletta Geoffrey MacDonald – Labor, Applied econometrics, Industrial Relations – http://www.frbsf.org/economics/economists/CV/CV-Valletta.pdf http://www.frbsf.org/economics/economists/CV/CV-Valletta.pdf
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Wage Differences An extensive body of research suggests that the spread of computers, or perhaps increased workplace emphasis on skills that are closely related computer use, has altered the distribution of wages in the workplace.
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Assignment #3 Do you feel that differences in computer use by workers are the direct reasons for the growing difference in wages – OR – does computer use serve only as an indicator of related skills of more highly paid professionals. Pick a side, research your answer – I want to see one new reference Write one page
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