The Heckscher-Ohlin-Samuelson Model with Implicit Contracts

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Journal: Quarterly Journal of Economics
Year: 1985
Volume: 100
Issue: 4
Pages: 1313-1329

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8.043 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 4.0x S-tier

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Abstract

In a world with multiplicative production uncertainty and implicit labor contracts, we show that the Rybczynski theorem retains its validity; therefore the quantity version of the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem survives as well. We also show that the Stolper-Samuelson theorem may not hold. A small increase in the price of the capital-intensive good may benefit labor. We derive a strong version of the factor price equalization theorem that shows free trade tends to equalize sector-specific unemployment rates and sector-specific factor prices across countries. Finally, we relate trade patterns to international differences in the degree of risk aversion.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:oup:qjecon:v:100:y:1985:i:4:p:1313-1329.
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-25