This article proposes empirical tools to account for the role of heterogeneities in search and matching theories applied to labour economics, and shows an application to the Andalusian labour market which relies on individual microdata. Firstly, by considering that the labour market is segmented...

The current economic crisis has led several rich countries to experience severe fiscal deficits. Among other factors responsible for the situation, corruption is considered harmful to public finances and appears closely related to fiscal deficits. This paper opens a new avenue in addressing the...