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Public Economics Lectures Part 1: Introduction

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Summary of Static Labor Supply Literature<br />

1 Small elasticities for prime-age males<br />

Probably institutional restrictions, need for one income, etc. prevent a<br />

short-run response<br />

2 Larger responses for workers who are less attached to labor force<br />

Married women, low incomes, retirees<br />

3 Responses driven by extensive margin<br />

Ext margin (participation) elasticity around 0.2<br />

Int margin (hours) elasticity close 0<br />

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