Arithmetics of research specialization

Sergey V. Popov

I model the use of research specialization in hiring as a signal of ability. I demonstrate that rewarding for specialization can make an average non-specializing candidate on average better than average specializing candidate, and vice versa. Specialization works as a good ability signal only when both good and bad candidates are very likely to churn out good projects.

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Year of publication:	March 2020
Authors:	Popov, Sergey V.
Publisher:	Cardiff, United Kingdom : Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University
Subject:	specialization \| research \| job market \| Theorie \| Theory \| Arbeitsmarkt \| Labour market \| Arbeitsteilung \| Division of labour

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Extent:	1 Online-Ressource (circa 11 Seiten) Illustrationen
Series:	Cardiff economics working papers. - Cardiff : [Verlag nicht ermittelbar], ISSN 1749-6101, ZDB-ID 2257349-5. - Vol. no. E2020, 1
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Graue Literatur ; Non-commercial literature ; Arbeitspapier ; Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	hdl:10419/250311 [Handle]
Classification:	A11 - Role of Economics; Role of Economists; Market for Economists ; D4 - Market Structure and Pricing ; I23 - Higher Education Research Institutions ; J4 - Particular Labor Markets
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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