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Bottlenecks in Occupational Transitions: A Data-driven Taxonomy

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  • Max Sina Knicker
  • Karl Naumann-Woleske
  • Michael Benzaquen

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In an era of rapid technological advancements and macroeconomic shifts, worker reallocation is necessary, yet responses to labor market shocks remain sluggish, making it crucial to identify bottlenecks in occupational transitions to understand labor market dynamics and improve mobility. In this study, we analyze French occupational data to uncover patterns of worker mobility and pinpoint specific occupations that act as bottlenecks which impede rapid reallocation. We introduce two metrics, transferability and accessibility, to quantify the diversity of occupational transitions and find that bottlenecks can be explained by a condensation effect of occupations with high accessibility but low transferability. Transferability measures the variety of transitions from an occupation to others, while accessibility assesses the variety of transitions into an occupation. We provide a comprehensive framework for analyzing occupational complexity and mobility patterns, offering insights into potential barriers and pathways for efficient retraining programs. We argue that our approach can inform policymakers and stakeholders aiming to enhance labor market efficiency and support workforce adaptability.

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  • Max Sina Knicker & Karl Naumann-Woleske & Michael Benzaquen, 2024. "Bottlenecks in Occupational Transitions: A Data-driven Taxonomy," Papers 2407.14179, arXiv.org.
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