“...We propose an assignment model in which positions along a hierarchy are attributed to individuals depending on their characteristics. Our theoretical framework...”

“...We propose an integrated framework to discuss the empirical literature on the local determinants of agglomeration effects. We start by presenting the...”

“...Spatial wage disparities can result from spatial differences in the skill composition of the workforce, in non-human endowments, and in local interactions. To...”

“...Measures of urban productivity are typically positively associated with city population. But is this relationship causal? We discuss the main sources of bias...”

“...This paper proposes a new measure of gender differences in access to jobs based on a job assignment model. This measure is the probability ratio of getting a...”

“...Do spatial differences in unemployment duration reflect residential sorting or a true local effect? Focusing on the 1300 municipalities of the Paris region, we...”

“...The unemployment rate in France is roughly 6 percentage points higher for African immigrants than for natives. In the US the unemployment rate is approximately...”