Will you follow your job to the suburbs?

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Urban Economics
Year: 2025
Volume: 150
Issue: C

Authors (2)

Verdugo, Gregory (Sciences Po) Kandoussi, Malak (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We examine how relocations from the center to the suburbs of establishments employing mainly skilled workers affect the composition and wages of their employees. Using data from the Paris metro area, we find that these relocations increase average commuting time by 19%. In response, firms compensate highly paid workers with 10 to 20% of their hourly wage per additional hour of commuting. Lower-paid workers receive no compensation and are more likely to leave. Consistent with workers valuing locational amenities, we find little increase in separation and no wage adjustment for increased commuting time when establishments relocate to more attractive neighborhoods.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:juecon:v:150:y:2025:i:c:s0094119025000798
Journal Field
Urban
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-29