Comparing retrospective and panel data collection methods to assess labor market dynamics
Joint Authors
Assaad, Ragui
Krafft, Caroline
Yasin, Shayma S.
Source
Economic Research Forum : Working Paper Series
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 979-1073 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-51, 51 p.
Publisher
Economic Research Forum for the Arab Countries Iran and Turkey
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
51
Main Subjects
Economics & Business Administration
Abstract EN
There is potential for measurement problems in both retrospective and panel microdata.
In this paper we compare results on basic indicators related to labor markets and their dynamics from retrospective and panel survey data on the same individuals in Egypt, in order to determine the conditions under which results are similar or different.
Specifically, we (1) assess the consistency of reporting of time-invariant characteristics in different waves of the panel, (2) compare the retrospective and panel data results on past labor market statuses, (3) assess the consistency of estimates of labor market transition rates across two specific dates by comparing panel and retrospective data, (4) assess the consistency of estimates of the level and trends of annual labor market transition rates across retrospective data from different waves of the survey, and (5) assess whether retrospective data can provide accurate trends of labor market aggregates, such as unemployment rates.
We find that it is possible to garner useful information on labor market dynamics from retrospective data, but one must be cautious about which information to trust and at what level of detail.
We conclude with a discussion of implications for future research as well as future survey design.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Assaad, Ragui& Krafft, Caroline& Yasin, Shayma S.. 2016. Comparing retrospective and panel data collection methods to assess labor market dynamics. Economic Research Forum : Working Paper Series،Vol. 2016, no. 979-1073, pp.1-51.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-688999
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Assaad, Ragui…[et al.]. Comparing retrospective and panel data collection methods to assess labor market dynamics. Economic Research Forum : Working Paper Series No. 979-1073 (Dec. 2016), pp.1-51.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-688999
American Medical Association (AMA)
Assaad, Ragui& Krafft, Caroline& Yasin, Shayma S.. Comparing retrospective and panel data collection methods to assess labor market dynamics. Economic Research Forum : Working Paper Series. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 979-1073, pp.1-51.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-688999
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 28-51
Record ID
BIM-688999