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Alternative approaches to discrete working time choice in an AGE framework

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  • Arntz, Melanie
  • Boeters, Stefan
  • Gurtzgen, Nicole

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We compare two options of integrating discrete working time choice of heterogenous households into a general equilibrium model. The first, known from the literature, produces household heterogeneity through a working time preference parameter. We contrast this with a model that directly incorporates a logit discrete-choice approach into a AGE framework. On the grounds of both calibration consistency and adequate accomodation of within-household interaction, we argue that the logit approach is preferable.
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  • Arntz, Melanie & Boeters, Stefan & Gurtzgen, Nicole, 2006. "Alternative approaches to discrete working time choice in an AGE framework," Economic Modelling, Elsevier, vol. 23(6), pages 1008-1032, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecmode:v:23:y:2006:i:6:p:1008-1032
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