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Looking into the Black Box: A Survey of the Matching Function

Petrongolo, Barbara, Pissarides, Christopher A·2001·Journal of Economic Literature
DOI 10.1257/jel.39.2.390
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This paper surveys the microfoundations, empirical evidence, and estimation issues underlying the aggregate matching function. There is no consensus yet on microfoundations but one is emerging on estimation. An aggregate, constant returns, Cobb-Douglas matching function with hires as a function of vacancies and unemployment has been successfully estimated for several countries. Recent work has utilized disaggregated data to go beyond aggregate estimates, with many refinements and suggestions for future research. The paper discusses spatial aggregation issues, and implications of on-the-job search and of the timing of stocks and flows for estimated matching functions.

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Authors
Petrongolo, B., & Pissarides, C. A.
Venue
Journal of Economic Literature
Publisher
American Economic Association
Published
2001-06-01
Volume
39
Issue
2
Pages
390-431
ISSN
0022-0515
DOI
10.1257/jel.39.2.390
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W2125549684
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en
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