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Structural differences across macroregions: an empirical investigation

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  • Laura Barbieri

    (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)

  • Chiara Mussida

    (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)

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Using a macro–micro econometric framework that allows studying the labour market dynamics, this paper offers an in-depth investigation of the structures of both national and macro regional labour markets in Italy. The simulation results reveal structural differences between regions in the short as well as the long run. Regional gaps represent one of the main components of the natural unemployment rate in Italy. The results may help regional and national policy makers in the European Union to formulate strategies tailored to the specific needs of regional labour markets.

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  • Laura Barbieri & Chiara Mussida, 2018. "Structural differences across macroregions: an empirical investigation," Empirica, Springer;Austrian Institute for Economic Research;Austrian Economic Association, vol. 45(2), pages 215-246, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:empiri:v:45:y:2018:i:2:d:10.1007_s10663-016-9356-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s10663-016-9356-0
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    Regional econometric models; Simulation; Labour market flows; Steady-state unemployment rate;
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    • E1 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - General Aggregative Models
    • E17 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - General Aggregative Models - - - Forecasting and Simulation: Models and Applications
    • R2 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Household Analysis
    • R23 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Household Analysis - - - Regional Migration; Regional Labor Markets; Population

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