Table 1.
Hypotheses on Strike Activity
Process emphasized in theoretical argument:
Independent Variable
Bargaining
position of labor
Uncertainty in
the bargaining
process
Relative
deprivation with
changing
expectations
Relative
deprivation with
constant
expectations
Manufacturing import
sensitivity
- 0
Absolute value of change in
manufacturing import
sensitivity
+
Change in manufacturing
import sensitivity
- +
Manufacturing export
orientation
+ 0
Absolute value of change in
manufacturing export
orientation
+
Change in manufacturing
export orientation
+ -
Union density
+ 0
Absolute value of change in
union density
+
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