Description
The economics of search is a prominent component of economic theory, and it has a richness and elegance that underpins a host of practical applications. In this book Brian and John McCall present a comprehensive overview of the economic theory of search, from the classical model of job search formulated 40 years ago to the recent developments in equilibrium models of search.
The book gives decision-theoretic foundations to seemingly slippery issues in labour market theory, estimation theory and economic dynamics in general, and surveys the entire field of the economics of search, including its history, theory, and econometric applications. Theoretical models of the economics of search are covered as well as estimation methods used in search theory and topics covered include job search, turnover, unemployment, liquidity, house selling, real options and auctions. The mathematical methods used in search theory such as dynamic programming are reviewed as well as structural estimation methods and econometric methods for duration models. The authors also explore the classic sequential search model and its extensions in addition to recent advances in equilibrium search theory.
About the Author
John McCall is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of California Los Angeles and University of California Santa Barbara and Brian McCall is Professor of Education & Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan, USA.
Book Information
ISBN 9780415753982
Author Brian McCall
Format Paperback
Page Count 574
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 816g