Mismatch, sorting and wage dynamics

Lise, Jeremy and Meghir, Costas and Jean-Marc, Robin (2013) Mismatch, sorting and wage dynamics. In: University of Toronto, Macroeconomics Seminar, 3 October 2013, Toronto.

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Abstract

We develop an empirical search-matching model which is suitable for analysing the wage, employment and welfare impact of regulation in a labour market with heterogeneous workers and jobs. To achieve this we develop an equilirium model of wage determination and employment which extends the current literature on equilibrium wage determination with matching and provides a bridge between some of the most prominent macro models and microeconometric research. The model incorporates productivity shocks, long-term contracts, on-the-job search and counter-offers. Importantly, the model allows for the possibility of assortative matching between workers and jobs due to complementarities between worker and job characteristics. We use the model to estimate the potential gain from optimal regulation and we consider the potential gains and redistributive impacts from optimal unemployment insurance policy. The model is estimated on the NLSY using the method of moments.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Sorting, mismatch, search-matching, wage dynamics
Subjects: 5. Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis > 5.4 Microdata Methods > 5.4.1 Data linkage
Depositing User: PEPA User
Date Deposited: 20 Nov 2013 13:44
Last Modified: 14 Jul 2021 13:58
URI: https://eprints.ncrm.ac.uk/id/eprint/3212

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