Jobmobilitet
Jobmobilitet describes the ability and actual movement of workers between jobs, occupations, regions, or employers within a labor market. It encompasses vertical and horizontal moves, internal mobility within organizations, external moves between firms, and geographic shifts.
Dimensions include occupational mobility (changing occupation), geographic mobility (relocating), and firm mobility (changing employer). Mobility can
Drivers and barriers: wage differentials, skill demand, and career prospects incentivize mobility; costs such as housing,
Measurement: economists track transition rates, tenure, and job-to-job changes using surveys and administrative records. Indicators include
Impact and policy relevance: higher mobility can improve allocation of labor, raise productivity and wages, and