Simplifying Assumptions of the Firm's Hiring Model
In this model of the labor market, several simplifying assumptions are made about the hiring process. It is assumed that firms hire exclusively from the pool of unemployed jobseekers, ignoring moves between jobs. All potential workers are considered equally productive. Furthermore, firms offer a single, non-negotiable ('take it or leave it') wage for a given role, meaning all hired workers are paid the same amount.
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