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Understanding the Reallocation of Displaced Workers to Firms

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  • Paul, Brandily
  • Hémet, Camille
  • Malgouyres, Clément

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We study job displacement in France. In the medium run, losses in firmspecific wage premium account for a substantial share of the overall cost of displacement. However, and despite the positive correlation between premium and productivity in the cross-section of firms, we find that workers are reemployed by high productivity, low labor share firms. The observed reallocation is therefore productivity-enhancing, yet costly for workers. We show that destination firms are less likely to conclude collective wage agreements and have lower participation rates at professional elections. Overall, our results point to a loss in bargaining power.

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  • Paul, Brandily & Hémet, Camille & Malgouyres, Clément, 2022. "Understanding the Reallocation of Displaced Workers to Firms," CEPR Discussion Papers 17071, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpr:ceprdp:17071
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    JEL classification:

    • J63 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Turnover; Vacancies; Layoffs
    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials

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