This project analyzes how globalization has transformed the dynamics and structure of local labor markets and its consequences for demography, family decisions, and well-being. It adopts a gender perspective, since the effects of international competition may differ between men and women, and because social norms shape their job search behavior and mobility constraints. The project is organized around two research axes. The first examines the differentiated impact of international trade exposure on the concentration of male and female labor markets. Due to different mobility constraints, these markets may differ in size and sectoral composition, which can lead to distinct effects of globalization. The second axis studies the non-pecuniary consequences of labor market concentration, including its effects on local demographic structure, fertility and family decisions, as well as on workers’ job satisfaction and overall well-being.

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