model match formation. We use German administrative labor market data to show that the matching function correlation solely … based on idiosyncratic productivity and free entry is very close to the empirical matching function. Consequently, we argue … that standard matching function estimations are seriously biased if idiosyncratic productivity plays a role for match …

model match formation. We use German administrative labor market data to show that the matching function correlation solely … based on idiosyncratic productivity and free entry is very close to the empirical matching function. Consequently, we argue … that standard matching function estimations are seriously biased if idiosyncratic productivity plays a role for match …

negative time trend in estimated matching functions. In addition, the full nonlinear combined model generates highly asymmetric …

negative time trend in estimated matching functions. In addition, the full nonlinear combined model generates highly asymmetric …

This paper makes two contributions to the empirical matching literature. First, a recent study by Anderson and Burgess … (2000) testing for endogenous competition among job seekers in a matching frame-work, is replicated with a richer and more … accurate data set for Germany. Their results are confirmed and found to be surprisingly robust. Second, the matching framework …

-sided heterogeneity, multiple search channels and endogenous recruitment effort. The estimation reveals that networks are the most cost …

-sided heterogeneity, multiple search channels and endogenous recruitment effort. The estimation reveals that networks are the most cost …