Hours and Wages

Abstract We document two robust features of the cross-sectional distribution of usual weekly hours and hourly wages. First, usual weekly hours are heavily concentrated around 40 hours, while at the same time a substantial share of total hours come from individuals who work more than 50 hours. Second...

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Published in:The Quarterly journal of economics 2022-08, Vol.137 (3), p.1901-1962
Main Authors: Bick, Alexander, Blandin, Adam, Rogerson, Richard
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Language:English
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