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Spatial aggregation bias in wage curve and NAWRU estimation

This Technical Report argues that the estimation of wage curves and Non Accelerating Wage Rates of Unemployment (NAWRUs) at the country level suffers from spatial aggregation bias.

date:  16/04/2020

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author:  Damiaan Persyn

Estimates using European data for the years 2000-2017 reveals steeper country level wage curves and higher NAWRUs than those estimated using regional data.

The full Technical Report can be found here.