Oklahoma Employment Security Commission

Labor Market Statistics - Publications

Effects of Unemployment Insurance Tax on Wages and Employment: A Partial Equilibrium Analysis.

Abstract: We develop a partial equilibrium model under a cost minimization problem to derive the effect of an unemployment insurance tax on average wage rates and employment. We assume perfect competition in the product market and perfect factor mobility in the factor market. Our model suggests that a portion of the tax is passed on to employees by means of reduced wages. The model also suggests that a lower level of employment will be realized as a result of the tax.

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OESC Benefits Survey:

This survey contains results calculated from the responses of over 1900 Oklahoma firms and is reported according to Industry, Firms Size and Employee Category (Salaried, Full-time Hourly and Part-time Hourly).

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