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Wage curve: theory and empirics (in Russian)

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  • Andrey Shilov

    (University of Regensburg, Germany)

  • Joachim Mueller

    (University of Regensburg, Germany)

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We consider the concept of a wage curve describing a negative relationship between unemployment and wages. We suggest an explanation of the wage curve using a number of theoretical labor market models, and present an empirical result of its determination for Russia obtained from analysis of regional data.

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  • Andrey Shilov & Joachim Mueller, 2008. "Wage curve: theory and empirics (in Russian)," Quantile, Quantile, issue 4, pages 93-100, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:qnt:quantl:y:2008:i:4:p:93-100
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    Keywords

    Russia; wage curve; labor market models; panel data;
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    JEL classification:

    • C23 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
    • J30 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - General
    • J60 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - General

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