Arithmetics of research specialization

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:	2020
Authors:	Popov, Sergey V.
Publisher:	Cardiff : Cardiff University, Cardiff Business School
Subject:	specialization \| research \| job market

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Series:	Cardiff Economics Working Papers ; E2020/1
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	1693177455 [GVK] hdl:10419/250311 [Handle] RePEc:cdf:wpaper:2020/1 [RePEc]
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:	EconStor

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