's equilibrium implies that positive attributes in one location, like access to downtown or high wages, are offset by negative … attributes, like high housing prices. The employer's equilibrium requires that high wages be offset by a high level of … justify high wages is the basis for the study of agglomeration economies which has been a significant branch of urban …

We use data on wages and rents in different U.S. cities to assess the amenity effects on production and consumption of …

We use data on wages and rents in different U.S. cities to assess the amenity effects on production and consumption of …

which better job matching of college-educated workers increases individual-level wages and thereby contributes to the urban … wage premium. While we find that college graduates with better job matches do indeed earn higher wages on average, the …