Actual and Preferred Working Hours

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8543.2004.00308.x
• Publication Date: 2004-01-16T15:01:22Z
• Authors: René Böheim; Mark P. Taylor
• Keywords: Labour supply; Work hours

Abstract We use British panel data to investigate whether or not subjective on desired labour supply provide information future market behaviour. find that, although men and women are able adjust their work hours in line with preferences, this is greatly facilitated through within‐ between‐employer job changes. also that constraints significant determinants of leaving the mobility. conclude rigidities exist these impair welfare employees.