An elementary simulation model of the job matching process within an interregional setting

Amrhein C. G. and MacKinnon R. D. (1985) An elementary simulation model of the job matching process within an interregional setting, Reg. Studies 19, 193-202. A dynamic model of a multiregional job search and migration process is developed. Heterogeneous skills of workers and skill requirements of e...

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Published in:Regional studies 1985-06, Vol.19 (3), p.193-202
Main Authors: Amrhein, Carl G., MacKinnon, R.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Construction de modèle de simulation dynamiques
Dynamic simulation modelling
Herstellung dynamischer Simulationsmodelle
Interregional labour migration
Job search
Migration interrégionale de la main-d'oeuvre
Recherche d'emplois
Stellensuche
Überregionale Arbeitnehmerwanderung
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Summary:Amrhein C. G. and MacKinnon R. D. (1985) An elementary simulation model of the job matching process within an interregional setting, Reg. Studies 19, 193-202. A dynamic model of a multiregional job search and migration process is developed. Heterogeneous skills of workers and skill requirements of employers give rise to a process that matches workers of different types to various job opportunities. An optimal intraregional matching requires workers to engage in an interregional search for better opportunities. In this matching process welfare levels and regional wage scales are determined. Welfare differentials perceived by the workers give rise to stress. Migration occurs if the experienced level of stress is greater than the perceived risk. The behaviour of the model is examined by means of some numerical simulations and sensitivity analyses.
ISSN:0034-3404
1360-0591
DOI:10.1080/09595238500185221