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The application of Markov chain model to the description of Hungarian market processes

Publication date: 2011

Public Management, 2011, Issue 4 (16), pp. 133 - 149

https://doi.org/10.4467/20843968ZP.12.033.0500

Authors

Katalin Lipták
University of Miskolc
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The application of Markov chain model to the description of Hungarian market processes

Abstract

Different methods can be selected from the statistical mathematical toolbar to describe labor market processes. The paper applies Markov model, a method rarely used in regard to labor market. This method is popular in several disciplines including regional economics to manage income inequalities, sociology, microeconomics and public health. The advantage of the model is that it illustrates well the mobility in each status making it easier to generate predictions. The paper examines NUTS3 level unemployment data in Hungary over the period 1992–2009 using Markov chain model.

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Information: Public Management, 2011, Issue 4 (16), pp. 133 - 149

Article type: Original article

Titles:

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The application of Markov chain model to the description of Hungarian market processes

English:

The application of Markov chain model to the description of Hungarian market processes

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University of Miskolc

Published at: 2011

Article status: Open

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Katalin Lipták (Author) - 100%

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