Monopsony in local labour markets

We investigate employer monopsony power in local labour markets in the UK. We propose a model in which market power stems from idiosyncratic worker preferences over non-wage attributes of jobs, including the commuting distance. This set-up delivers point-specific, overlapping local labour markets. T...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Manning, A, Petrongolo, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2024