Occupational job creation: patterns and implications
Journal
Oxford Economic Papers
ISSN
0030-7653
ISSN-Digital
1464-3812
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2004-07-01
Author(s)
Fahr, René
;
Sunde, Uwe
Abstract
This paper deals with empirical matching functions. The paper is innovative in several ways. First, unlike in most of the existing literature, matching functions are estimated not only on aggregate, but also on disaggregate levels which is unusual due to the scarcity of appropriate data. Moreover, the unique data set used allows to distinguish inflows into jobs by sources. Results for different measures of flows found in the literature can therefore be replicated using a single data set. Labor markets can be disaggregated by occupations, rather than by industries or regions. Furthermore, disaggregation is possible for age and educational groups. The paper allows detailed insights into the pattern of frictions in labor markets, on mismatch and labor market tightness, and therefore provides valuable information necessary for the conduct of labor market policies.
Language
English
Keywords
Matching
Empirical Matching Functions
Vacancies
Unemployment
Occupational Structure
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Oxford Univ. Press
Publisher place
Oxford
Volume
56
Number
3
Start page
407
End page
435
Pages
29
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
43847