Choosy search and the mismatch of talents

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Abstract: This paper proposes a multi-sector matching model where workers have (symmetric) sector-specific skills and the search market is segmented by sector. Workers choose the range of markets they are willing to participate in. I identify a composition externality: workers do not take into account the impact of their choice on sector-specific mean productivity among the pools of job-seekers. Consequently, workers prospect too many market segments, and there is room for public policy even when the so-called Hosios condition holds.

Keywords: Composition effects; Heterogeneity; Segmented markets; Efficiency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D62 D83 J64 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003, Revised 2007-02
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Journal Article: CHOOSY SEARCH AND THE MISMATCH OF TALENTS (2008)
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