A large body of literature considers the advantages of using informal networks to match workers to jobs. However … then investigate empirically the determinants and consequences of using informal networks in Italy by using the Bank of … Italy Survey. We find that informal networks tend to be used by low educated individuals, in small firms, in low …

job search methods, including informal networks. We find that, independent of the organisation type, being hired through … public competitions brings with it a substantial wage premium (ranging from 7 to 32%). Informal networks bring with them a …

job search methods, including informal networks. We find that, independent of the organisation type, being hired through … public competitions brings with it a substantial wage premium (ranging from 7 to 32%). Informal networks bring with them a … informal networks. We find that, independent of the organisation type, being hired through public competitions brings with it …

A number of papers considers the use of informal networks (the help of relatives, friends and acquaintances) to find an … employment as an efficient mechanism to match workers to jobs. However, evidence in Italy shows that informal networks tend to be … used more in less productive jobs and less developed regions. We aim to show that informal networks – rather than being an …