This paper theoretically examines the firm's choice to use different search channels in order to hire new workers. An equilibrium model is developed where the quality of a match is uncertain and firms search for workers through the market and through referrals. The intensity of use of each...

Trade effects the size of firms in the economy differentially. Exporting firms tend to become larger relative to non-exporting firms. This affects different workers in the economy differentially. We develop a two-sided matching model with heterogeneous firms and heterogeneous workers and firm...