Deidda, M. , Di Liberto, A., Foddi, M. and Sulis, G. (2015) Employment subsidies, informal economy and women’s transition into work in a depressed area: evidence from a matching approach. IZA Journal of Labor Policy, 4, 7. (doi: 10.1186/s40173-015-0034-9)
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Abstract
We analyze the effects of an ALMP for disadvantaged workers implemented in a depressed area of Italy. Using propensity-score matching, we find that a) the employment subsidy had a positive effect for participants on both the probability of finding a job and income, b) the outcome of the policy was more positive for women, and c) the program was more effective for older and less-educated female workers. Using data on previous contacts between workers and firms and on informal channels for job search activity, we ultimately explore the role of the program in promoting the transition from informal to salaried employment.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Deidda, Dr Manuela |
Authors: | Deidda, M., Di Liberto, A., Foddi, M., and Sulis, G. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment |
Journal Name: | IZA Journal of Labor Policy |
Publisher: | Springer |
ISSN: | 2193-9004 |
ISSN (Online): | 2193-9004 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2015 Deidda et al. |
First Published: | First published in IZA Journal of Labor Policy 4:7 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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