Joan R. Rosés|Blanca Sánchez?Alonso
Regional wage convergence in Spain 1850–1930
Pompeu Fabra University|Universidad Carlos III de Madrid|Universidad San Pablo CEU
paper presents new regional database real wages spain 1850 1930 evidence used analyze evolution wages across regions occupations substantial wage convergence occurred 1850 1914 despite low rates internal migration world war subsequent globalization backlash associated spectacular increase wage differentials however real wage convergence across spanish provinces resumed 1920s time accompanied high rates internal migration