Discrete Working Time Choice in an Applied General Equilibrium Model

ZEW Discussion Paper No. 04-20 // 2004
ZEW Discussion Paper No. 04-20 // 2004

Discrete Working Time Choice in an Applied General Equilibrium Model

We present a model that integrates the discrete working time choice of heterogenous households into a general equilibrium setting where wages are determined by sectoral bargaining between firms and trade unions. The model is calibrated to German micro and macro data. We then use it to analyse stylised policy reforms that are designed to stimulate labour supply.

Boeters, Stefan, Michael Feil and Nicole Gürtzgen (2004), Discrete Working Time Choice in an Applied General Equilibrium Model, ZEW Discussion Paper No. 04-20, Mannheim.

Authors Stefan Boeters // Michael Feil // Nicole Gürtzgen