Work from home before and after the COVID-19 outbreak
Based on novel survey data, we document a persistent rise in work from home (WFH) over
the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using theory and direct survey evidence, we argue …
the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using theory and direct survey evidence, we argue …
Real-time labor market estimates during the 2020 coronavirus outbreak
This project aims to provide labor market data several weeks ahead of official statistics via a
national online labor market survey of a sample representative of the US working age …
national online labor market survey of a sample representative of the US working age …
Leisure luxuries and the labor supply of young men
We propose a methodology exploiting time diary data and “leisure Engel curves” to infer
quality changes across leisure activities and measure the effects on the marginal return to …
quality changes across leisure activities and measure the effects on the marginal return to …
Labor market dynamics and development
We provide new evidence on how labor market dynamics vary with development. We build a
new data set consisting of harmonized microdata from rotating panel labor force surveys …
new data set consisting of harmonized microdata from rotating panel labor force surveys …
The minimum wage, informal pay, and tax enforcement
We study the implications of the minimum wage for taxation in an environment with imperfect
enforcement and informality. Leveraging an increase in the audit threat for declared …
enforcement and informality. Leveraging an increase in the audit threat for declared …
Risky business cycles
We identify a shock that explains the bulk of fluctuations in equity risk premia, and show that
the shock also explains a large fraction of the business-cycle comovements of output …
the shock also explains a large fraction of the business-cycle comovements of output …
Why Do Wages Grow Faster for Educated Workers?
DJ Deming - 2023 - nber.org
The US college wage premium doubles over the life cycle, from 27 percent at age 25 to 60
percent at age 55. Using a panel survey of workers followed through age 60, I show that …
percent at age 55. Using a panel survey of workers followed through age 60, I show that …
Marriage Market and Labour Market Sorting
We develop a new equilibrium model in which households' labour supply choices form the
link between sorting on the marriage market and sorting on the labour market. We first show …
link between sorting on the marriage market and sorting on the labour market. We first show …
Hours, occupations, and gender differences in labor market outcomes
Goldin (2014) offers a narrative in which gender differences in home production
responsibilities create gender gaps in labor market outcomes. We carry out a model-based …
responsibilities create gender gaps in labor market outcomes. We carry out a model-based …
Coordinated firm-level work processes and macroeconomic resilience
The production processes at many firms rely on a highly choreographed and interdependent
network of workers performing specialized jobs. We designed and implemented a targeted …
network of workers performing specialized jobs. We designed and implemented a targeted …