
Martin Abel is an assistant professor of economics at Middlebury College. He completed his Ph.D. at Harvard University. His research interests are in development economics, labor economics, and behavioral economics. He is conducting experiments focusing on topics of information asymmetries and discrimination in labor markets. In cooperation with the governments of Mexico, South Africa and Saudi Arabia, he has worked on how on issues of youth employment and female labor force participation.
Recent work by Martin Abel
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The value of reference letters: Experimental evidence from South Africa
References from former employers help women to find jobs and assist hiring firms in selecting high-ability candidates
Articles : Labour Markets & Migration
Martin Abel Rulof Burger Patrizio Piraino
Published 13.06.19