Unemployment benefit levels and search activity

Article Abstract:

The level of unemployment-related benefits are hypothesized to directly affect the extent to which employment search activities are brought. Analysis of the UK General Household Survey from 1979 to 1982 reveals little correlation between benefits and search efforts. Contrarily, increased benefits appear to create a disincentive to search for employment, although insignificantly. Thus, search efforts are most probably affected by participatory rather than monetary motivations.

Social aspects, Unemployment, Job applicants, Supplemental unemployment benefits

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Labour substitution in Denmark

Article Abstract:

The labor demand in Denmark is analyzed using a simple neoclassical model regarding the effect skill level has on relative wage and performance. Results exhibit a high degree of input substitutability between skilled and unskilled labor in the long-run. Wage compression and raw material price increases account for the relatively high unemployment rate for unskilled workers.

Denmark, Compensation and benefits, Labor market, Workers

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