Martin Abel

Assistant Professor of Economics, Bowdoin College

@martinabel_econ

Martin Abel is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Bowdoin College and Affiliate at J-PAL. He holds a PhD from Harvard University.

His research focus is in development economics, labor economics, and behavioral economics with a particular focus on unemployment and labor market discrimination. He currently has research projects in Mexico, Morocco, Rwanda, Saudi-Arabia, and South Africa.

Recent work by Martin Abel

Can temporary wage incentives increase formal employment? Experimental evidence from Mexico

In Mexico, where formal jobs have low starting salaries which increase rapidly over time, temporary wage subsidies to young high school graduates...

Articles : Labour Markets & Migration

Martin Abel Eliana Carranza

Published 10.01.23
The effect of plan-making prompts on job search and employment in South Africa

Action plans are a cost-effective way to improve job search outcomes for unemployed youth

Articles : Labour Markets & Migration

Martin Abel Rulof Burger Eliana Carranza Patrizio Piraino

Published 22.04.22
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