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The Effects of COVID-19 on Labour Market Matching in Austria: A Regional Perspective

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  • Michael Christl

    (University of Loyola)

  • Aron Kiss

    (European Commission, DG Economic and Financial Affairs)

  • Wolfgang Nagl

    (Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Faculty of Applied Economics)

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This paper examines labour market matching in Austria from 2008 to 2024, focusing on the regional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using monthly administrative data, we estimate Beveridge curves and matching efficiency across federal states. Our results show that while COVID-19 temporarily disrupted labour market matching, mismatch unemployment returned to pre-pandemic levels relatively quickly. However, this national recovery masks persistent regional differences. Many industrial regions experienced structural declines in matching efficiency starting in 2014-2015. These findings highlight the need for regionally targeted labour market and training policies to address lasting disparities and support post-pandemic recovery.

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  • Michael Christl & Aron Kiss & Wolfgang Nagl, 2025. "The Effects of COVID-19 on Labour Market Matching in Austria: A Regional Perspective," WIFO Working Papers 708, WIFO.
    • Handle: RePEc:wfo:wpaper:y:2025:i:708
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