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Heterogeneous Employment Effects of Job Search Programs

A Machine Learning Approach

View ORCID ProfileMichael C. Knaus, View ORCID ProfileMichael Lechner and View ORCID ProfileAnthony Strittmatter
Journal of Human Resources, March 2022, 57 (2) 597-636; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.57.2.0718-9615R1
Michael C. Knaus
Michael C. Knaus is assistant professor of econometrics at the University St. Gallen and is also affiliated with IZA, Bonn ().
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Michael Lechner
Michael Lechner is full professor of econometrics at the University St. Gallen and is also affiliated with CEPR, London; CESIfo, Munich; IAB, Nuremberg; and IZA, Bonn ().
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Anthony Strittmatter is assistant professor for applied econometrics at the Center for Research in Economics and Statistics (CREST) and a faculty member of the ENSAE ().
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Abstract

We systematically investigate the effect heterogeneity of job search programs for unemployed workers. To investigate possibly heterogeneous employment effects, we combine nonexperimental causal empirical models with Lassotype estimators. The empirical analyses are based on rich administrative data from Swiss social security records. We find considerable heterogeneities during the first six months after the start of training. Consistent with previous results in the literature, unemployed persons with fewer employment opportunities profit more from participating in these programs. Finally, we show the potential of easy-to-implement program participation rules for improving average employment effects of these active labor market programs.

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  • H43
  • C21
  • Received July 2018.
  • Accepted January 2020.
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Michael C. Knaus, Michael Lechner, Anthony Strittmatter
Journal of Human Resources Mar 2022, 57 (2) 597-636; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.57.2.0718-9615R1

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Michael C. Knaus, Michael Lechner, Anthony Strittmatter
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