We specifv and estimate an equilibrium job search model with pro” ductivitv differences across labor market segments. The model allows for two types of unemployment: frictional unemployment due to search frictions and structural unemployment due to wage floors. Wage floors exist because of high unemplovment benefits or binding minimum wages. The . productivitv distribution is estimated semi-non...

Unemployment is costly to the individuals and families directly affected as well as to the economy and society as a whole. It is a waste of scarce resources, leading to a loss of income and potential output. For example, from his review of the relevant literature, Dawson (1992) concludes that, for the United Kingdom, an unemployment rate of almost 11% in 1983 entailed the loss of at least 11% t...

PURPOSE It was shown that both job insecurity and unemployment are strongly and consistently associated with depressive symptoms. It is, however, less clear whether perceived job insecurity and unemployment constitute a comparable risk for the onset of depressive symptoms. A meta-analysis was conducted to explore this issue. METHODS In December 2014, relevant records were identified through t...

This paper proposes a theory of optimal public expenditure when unemployment is inefficient. The theory is based on a matching model. Optimal public expenditure deviates from the Samuelson rule to reduce the unemployment gap (the gap between the current and efficient rates of unemployment). Such optimal “stimulus spending” is described by a formula expressed with estimable sufficient statistics...

Poverty is one of fundamental problems which become major concern of Indonesia Government. World Poverty Commission said that unemployment is one of the main causes of poverty. A lot of literatures state that there is a strong correlation between unemployment and poverty, but to prove it empirically, was not easy. To see the relationship pattern between poverty and unemployment in Indonesia, it...

BACKGROUND Previous research has shown that unemployment experiences increase the risk of poor mental health and that this effect differs depending on individual characteristics. Relatively little is known, however, about how the unemployment rate and labour market conditions impact the relationship. This study investigates how municipal unemployment rates and vacancy rates affect mental health...

Unemployment is a major concern for the transforming economies of Central and Eastern Europe. The "flow approach" to labor markets suggests that unemployment is an important complement to the trans formation process and that labor market institutions will help determine the long run rate of unemployment in these economies. Considerable cross-country variation can be observed in Eastern Europe w...

BACKGROUND During the last few years, many countries in Europe suffered from a severe economic crisis which resulted in high unemployment rates. In this frame, the possible relationship between unemployment rate and suicidal rates at the level of the general population has been debated recently. MATERIAL AND METHODS The official data concerning completed suicides and unemployment rates from t...

This paper investigates the dynamic interactions among economic growth, unemployment, income distribution and population growth. The model combines rational behaviour of agents, and pro...ts as the crucial determinant of the accumulation of ...rms with endogenous fertility and unemployment. In particular the supply of labour is determined by micro-founded fertility choices of the individuals. W...