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June 13, 2026South East European Journal of Economics and BusinessOpen Access

Horizontal Mismatch and Labor Market Outcomes: Evidence from Kosovo

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FMFitor MuratiAGArdiana GashiWFWolfgang Frimmel

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Overview

Randomized trial analyzes effects of horizontal mismatch on wages and working conditions in Kosovo, suggesting economic penalties.

Key Points

  • This study aims to examine the impact of horizontal mismatch on labor market outcomes in Kosovo, particularly concerning wages, working hours, and job satisfaction.
  • Analyzed data from the Kosovo Labor Force Survey (2012–2023).
  • Used OLS estimates to assess relationships between mismatch and outcomes.
  • Implemented kernel propensity score matching to address potential endogeneity concerns.
  • Mismatched workers earn €0.163 less per hour (6% relative to mean wage).
  • Mismatched workers work 0.374 additional hours per week (0.9% relative to mean hours).
  • Effects on short-term contracts (−0.1 percentage points) and quit intentions (+0.3 percentage points) were insignificant.

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Murati et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf604faef96ed7f057df6https://doi.org/10.2478/jeb-2026-0012
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