ISSN:
1435-8921
Keywords:
Key words: recruitment
;
labour demand
;
JEL classification: J63
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
Abstract. This paper focuses on the recruitment behaviour of firms at the extensive margin; we empirically explore the relationship between employer search strategies and the number of applicants by means of (reduced form) two-equations simultaneous models. The empirical analysis is carried out on a rich micro data set on Dutch employer recruitment behaviour. Our empirical analysis reveals that the economic conditions prevailing on the labour market influence employer search activity at the extensive margin. In particular, we see that in tight (slack) labour markets characterised by excess demand (supply) of labour, the flow of applicants is smaller (larger). Employers react to the shortage (excess) of applicants by using more (less) often advertisements. This recruitment channel appears to trigger a significantly larger flow of applicants.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001810000042
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