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

“...Firms are more productive, on average, in larger cities. Two main explanations have been offered: firm selection (larger cities toughen competition, allowing...”

“...The spatial mismatch hypothesis (SMH) argues that low-skilled minorities residing in US inner cities experience poor labour market outcomes because they are...”

“...We study the impact of local taxation on the location and growth of firms. Our empirical methodology pairs establishments across jurisdictional boundaries to...”

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

“...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...”