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Yashiv, Eran - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2006

This paper surveys the use of search and matching models in macroeconomics. It outlines the standard model, discusses …

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Unemployment Accounts and Employment Incentives

Brown, Alessio J G; Orszag, Mike; Snower, Dennis J. - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2006

We explore the far-reaching implications of replacing current unemployment benefit (UB) systems by an unemployment accounts (UA) system. Under the UA system, employed people are required to make ongoing contributions to their UAs and the balances in these accounts are available to them during...

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Multi-Trait Matching and Intergenerational Mobility: A Cinderella Story

Chen, Natalie; Conconi, Paola; Perroni, Carlo - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2011

finding, we describe a model of multi-trait matching and inheritance, in which individuals’ attractiveness in the marriage …

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Efficient Unemployment Insurance Time Path

Blumkin, Tomer; Hadar, Yossi; Yashiv, Eran - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2003

The Paper examines the time sequencing of UI benefits in a general equilibrium framework, with random matching and … endogenously determined wages. A key feature of the model is that policymakers exploit random matching to produce some assortative … matching through UI policy. The Paper considers a mechanism whereby a declining UI time profile makes unemployed workers …

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New Developments in Models of Search in the Labour Market

Mortensen, Dale T; Pissarides, Christopher - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1999

This paper surveys recent work in equilibrium models of labor markets characterized by search and recruitment frictions and by the need to reallocate workers across productive activities. The duration of unemployment and jobs and wage determination are treated as endogenous outcomes of job...

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Changes in Unemployment and Wage Inequality: An Alternative Theory and Some Evidence

Acemoglu, Daron - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1996

This paper offers an alternative theory for the increase in unemployment and wage inequality experienced in the United States over the past two decades. In my model firms decide the composition of jobs and then match with skilled and unskilled workers. The demand for skills is endogenous and an...

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Welfare regimes and the incentives to work and get educated

Rodriguez-Pose, Andres; Tselios, Vassilis - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2011

This paper examines whether differences in welfare regimes shape the incentives to work and get educated. Using microeconomic data for more than 100,000 European individuals, the results show that welfare regimes make a difference for wages and education. First, people- and household-based...

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Electoral Incentives and Economic Policy across Political Regimes

Galasso, Vincenzo; Nunnari, Salvatore - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2010

This paper provides a direct test of the causal link from electoral rules to economic policy. Our theoretical model delivers unambigous predictions on the interaction between institutions and a time varying event, namely the unemployment rate in pivotal and non-pivotal districts. We use local...

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Anatomy of Policy Complementarities

Orszag, Mike; Snower, Dennis J. - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1998

The analysis provides a new explanation for two widespread problems concerning European unemployment policy: the disappointingly small effect of many past reform measures on unemployment; and the political difficulties in implementing more extensive reform programmes. We argue that the heart of...

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Policy Complementarities: The Case for Fundamental Labour Market Reform

Coe, David T; Snower, Dennis J. - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1997

The paper analyses complementarities among a variety of labour market policies. It shows: (a) that a wide range of labour market institutions (e.g. unemployment benefits, job security legislation and payroll taxes) have complementary effects on unemployment; and thus (b) that policies aimed at...

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