Job Search, Hours Restrictions, and Desired Hours of Work

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Labor Economics
Year: 2008
Volume: 26
Issue: 1
Pages: 137-179

Score contribution per author:

4.022 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

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

Abstract

A structural empirical job search model is presented that incorporates the labor supply decision of individuals. The arrival of a job offer is modeled as a random draw from a wage-hours offer distribution. Subjective information is used on desired working hours to identify optimal hours from offered hours. Policy simulations are performed to address several policy questions: Does a decrease in unemployment benefits lead to the acceptance of jobs with less preferred working hours? How does a decrease in the length of the standard working week affect the job acceptance behavior of the unemployed?

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:ucp:jlabec:v:26:y:2008:p:137-179
Journal Field
Labor
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-24