This paper studies the dynamics of unemployment (u) and its natural rate (u*), with u* measured by real-time estimates … for 29 countries from the OECD. We find strong evidence of hysteresis: an innovation in u causes u* to change in the same …

. For these purposes, panel unit root tests are employed to improve power against univariate counterparts. Since cross … section correlation is a distinct feature of the underlying panel data, results are based on various second generation panel …

employs a panel data technique is used. This estimator is suited for integrated annual macroeconomic panel data sets to … explains the concept of panel unit roots and panel cointegration and introduces the underlying empirical approach. Next …

We quantify the degree of persistence in unemployment rates of transition countries using a variety of methods … presence of unit roots in unemployment. Since this is potentially a narrow definition, we also take into account the existence … of structural breaks and non-linear dynamics in unemployment. Finally, we examine whether CEECsu0092 unemployment …

Labor and product market regulations affect the unemployment rate of a country without doubt. Econometricians, however … problems, is overcome by adopting a Bayesian Model Averaging approach. I apply this method to a panel data set that covers 17 … indicators are identified as significant determinants of unemployment. Endogeneity due to reverse causality is also considered by …

curve in a Markov-switching panel setting with time-varying transition probabilities for the US, Portugal and Spain using … ratio and the relatively generous unemployment benefit system. …