This chapter discusses identification of common selection models of the labor market. We start with the classic Roy model and show how it can be identified with exclusion restrictions. We then extend the argument to the generalized Roy model, treatment effect models, duration models, search models, and dynamic discrete choice models. In all cases, key ingredients for identification are exclusion restrictions and support conditions.
Authors
CPP Co-Director
Eric is the Montague Burton Professor of Industrial Relations and Labour Economics at the University of Cambridge and Professor of Economics at UCL.
Christopher Taber
Journal article details
- DOI
- 10.1016/S0169-7218(11)00412-6
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- JEL
- C14, C51, J22, J24
- Issue
- Volume 4, Part A, January 2011, pages 537-617
Suggested citation
French, E and Taber, C. (2011). 'Identification of models of the labor market' 4, Part A(2011), pp.537–617.
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