This document discusses the methodology used to analyze the microeconomic effects of a potential Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement between the EU and US on Germany. It uses a partial analytical approach based on trade statistics and input-output data to estimate effects on specific industries, occupations, education levels, and German states. Sector trade effects are first estimated using gravity models. These effects are then translated into impacts on occupational groups and education levels using employment distribution data. Finally, wage effects and changes to wage disparities are projected using Mincer wage equations informed by the first two steps. Key data sources include bilateral trade statistics, input-output tables, and employment data from the Institute for Employment Research.
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