Exploring the complex structure of labour mobility networks. Evidence from Veneto microdata

Carlo Gianelle

Working Papers from Department of Economics, University of Venice "Ca' Foscari"

Abstract: This essay investigates the network structure of inter-firm worker mobility in Veneto, an industrial region of Northern Italy, using comprehensive employer-employee matched data. The empirical network reveals a small world pattern that hinges critically upon a few hub firms. Main hubs are found to be: (1) long-established manufacturing companies; (2) wholesale companies; and (3) companies supplying workforce to third parties. The methodology of investigation provides a toolkit for monitoring labour market evolution, and should enable industry policies supporting labour reallocation mechanisms.

Keywords: regional labour markets; worker reallocation; complex networks; small world; hub dependence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D85 J63 R12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 50
Date: 2011
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