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Commuter Effects on Local Labour Markets: A German Modelling StudyGiovanni RussoVU University Amsterdam; Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) Federico TeschiUniversity of Bologna Aura ReggianiUniversity of Bologna - Department of Economics Peter NijkampVU University of Amsterdam - Department of Spatial Economics; Tinbergen Institute - Tinbergen Institute Amsterdam (TIA) August 11, 2011 Tinbergen Institute Discussion Paper 11-114/3 Abstract: This paper offers an exploratory investigation of the effects of inbound commuter flows on employment in regional labor markets in Germany. For this purpose, we distinguish three main channels that may transmit the effects concerned: a crowding-out mechanism, and two labor demand effects, namely, an aggregate demand effect and a positive externality on vacancy creation. To this end, we develop a stepwise commuting impact model. Our results bring to light that, on the whole, commuter flows have a positive and robust effect on both employment and the number of jobs in the receiving labor market districts, but a distinctly negative effect on the share of jobs filled by resident workers. We then interpret the implications of our results, and, finally, we suggest ways in which the analysis could be improved and expanded.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 28 Keywords: commuter flows, local labour markets JEL Classification: J21 working papers seriesDate posted: August 11, 2011Suggested CitationContact Information
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