This paper investigates the method of matching regarding two crucial implementation choices, the distance measure and … the type of algorithm. We implement optimal full matching - a fully efficient algorithm - and present a framework for … that decisions regarding the matching algorithm depend on the structure of the data: In the case of strong selection into …

This paper investigates the method of matching regarding two crucial implementation choices, the distance measure and … the type of algorithm. We implement optimal full matching a fully efficient algorithm and present a framework for … that decisions regarding the matching algorithm depend on the structure of the data: In the case of strong selection into …

's. The paper compares the predictions of the signaling and human capital models in response to an exogenous demand shock … hypotheses are derived. The findings suggest that the signaling model may indeed predict the observed changes in the schooling …

on \textit{perceived} signaling and human capital effects. We elicit counterfactual labor market expectations for the … exploiting within-individual variation, we document sizeable expected labor market returns from signaling, whereas perceived …

on perceived signaling and human capital effects. We elicit counterfactual labor market expectations for the hypothetical …-individual fixed effects models, we document substantial expected labor market returns from signaling, whereas perceived productivity …

signaling value of education accompanied by more overeducation particularly among upperclass offspring. We identify five …

hypothesis and how they have been used to quantify the contribution of Job Market Signaling and human capital in measured returns … to education. While the empirical basis is still thin, the results suggest that Signaling contributes at most about 25 …

hypothesis and how they have been used to quantify the contribution of Job Market Signaling and human capital in measured returns … to education. While the empirical basis is still thin, the results suggest that Signaling contributes at most about 25 …

/DiNardo, 1991) or a matching model with on-the-job search and cyclical selection (Hagedorn/Manovskii, 2013). The data suggests that …