Table 1 Applied sample restrictions
From: The IZA evaluation dataset survey: a scientific use file
Pre-interview restrictions applied to the sample drawn from the unemployment inflow statistic | |
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1. | Age restriction: 16-54 years at entry into unemployment |
2. | Exclusion of unemployment benefit type II recipients |
3. | Exclusion of re-entries into unemployment after a period of sickness or participation in ALMP programs |
Restrictions during the interview | |
4. | Verification of unemployment entry and previous activities by respondents |
5. | Exclusion of “pseudo” unemployment entries: Individuals who signed a contract for a new job already at entry into unemployment and hence do not search for employment |