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A model of working time under utility competition in the labor market

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  • Radu Vranceanu

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  • François Contensou & Radu Vranceanu, 1998. "A model of working time under utility competition in the labor market," Journal of Economics, Springer, vol. 67(2), pages 145-166, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jeczfn:v:67:y:1998:i:2:p:145-166
    DOI: 10.1007/BF01236067
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    Keywords

    working hours; insiders' rationing; labor demand; fixed labor costs; J23; J32;
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    JEL classification:

    • J23 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Labor Demand
    • J32 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Nonwage Labor Costs and Benefits; Retirement Plans; Private Pensions

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