Export, Enterprise Heterogeneity and Workers' Collective Bargaining Power

Abstract

This paper extends the McDonald & Solow model to measure the collective bargaining power of enterprise workers. Then, the micro data of Chinese enterprises examine the impact of exports on the collective bargaining power of enterprise workers. The results show that export can significantly improve the collective bargaining power of enterprise workers. This effect is more obvious in sustainable export enterprises, state-owned enterprises and high-tech export enterprises. This study is helpful to improve the internal labor relations of enterprises; promoting fair income distribution and formulating reasonable trade and income policies.