Heterogeneous Passthrough from TFP to Wages
We estimate how firms' productivity shocks pass through to hourly wages, finding an average passthrough of 0.08 that is twice as large for negative shocks, consistent with labor market power.
Feb 3, 2026
Wage Setting and Passthrough: The Role of Market Power, Production Technology, and Adjustment Costs
We develop a framework for how firm productivity impacts wages under imperfect competition, finding that labor market power and adjustment costs reduce passthrough and lower wage volatility by 77%.
Aug 17, 2023