(plans that depend on workers' unemployment history) in economies with and without hidden savings. We show that optimal … welfare significantly in the absence of hidden savings. However, welfare gains are much lower when we consider hidden savings …

characteristic are correlated with more job opportunities. Policy simulations ten suggest that the risk pooling and savings component …

, an additionally provided monthly application decreases the length of spells by 4%. In line with theory, we further find …

, an additionally provided monthly application decreases the length of spells by 4%. In line with theory, we further find …

This paper provides a review of the recent literature on how incentives in unemployment insurance (UI) can be improved …

monitoring and sanctions restores search incentives most effectively, since it brings additional incentives to search actively so …

react to this constraint. Standard job search theory predicts that requirements affect each job seeker relative to her … search theory. …