Browsing by Author "Muller, Paul"
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Comparing Econometric Methods to Empirically Evaluate Job-Search Assistance
Muller, Paul; van der Klaauw, Bas; Heyma, Arjan (2017-02)We test whether different empirical methods give different results when evaluating job-search assistance programs. Budgetary problems at the Dutch unemployment insurance (UI) administration in March 2010, caused a sharp ... -
Experimental and non-experimental evidence on limited attention and present bias at the gym
Muller, Paul; Habla, Wolfgang (University of Gothenburg, 2018-10)We show that limited attention and present bias contribute to low levels of exercise. First, in a large randomized experiment, we find that email reminders increase gym visits by 13 % and that they benefit nearly all types ... -
How wage announcements affect job search - a field experiment
Belot, Michele; Kircher, Philipp; Muller, Paul (University of Gothenburg, 2018-08)We study how job seekers respond to wage announcements by assigning wages randomly to pairs of otherwise similar vacancies in a large number of professions. High wage vacancies attract more interest, in contrast with much ... -
Providing Advice to Job Seekers at Low Cost: An Experimental Study on On-Line Advice
Belot, Michele; Kircher, Philipp; Muller, Paul (2015-11)Helping job seekers to identify suitable jobs is a key challenge for policy makers. We develop and evaluate experimentally a novel tool that provides tailored advice at low cost and thereby redesigns the process through ...