The Effects of COVID-19 on Labour Market Matching in Austria: A Regional Perspective

Michael Christl, Aron Kiss and Wolfgang Nagl
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Aron Kiss: European Commission, DG Economic and Financial Affairs
Wolfgang Nagl: Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Faculty of Applied Economics

No 708, WIFO Working Papers from WIFO

Abstract: This paper examines labour market matching in Austria from 2008 to 2024, focusing on the regional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using monthly administrative data, we estimate Beveridge curves and matching efficiency across federal states. Our results show that while COVID-19 temporarily disrupted labour market matching, mismatch unemployment returned to pre-pandemic levels relatively quickly. However, this national recovery masks persistent regional differences. Many industrial regions experienced structural declines in matching efficiency starting in 2014-2015. These findings highlight the need for regionally targeted labour market and training policies to address lasting disparities and support post-pandemic recovery.

Keywords: Beveridge curve; Unemployment; Matching efficiency; COVID-19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 45 pages
Date: 2025-07-21
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