Rosolia, Alfonso; Sestito, Paolo - Dipartimento del Tesoro, Ministero dell'Economia e … - 2012
We document the effects of a change in the replacement rate and potential duration of theItalian Ordinary unemployment benefits scheme on the job search process. As of january 2001, benefits were extended from 6 to 9 months selectively for workers aged 50 or more, and the replacement rate was...