Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Title: The Effects of Labour Market Institutions on the Employment Dynamics over the Cycle. Author-Name: Nunziata, L. Keywords: LABOUR MARKET ; EMPLOYMENT ; BUSINESS CYCLES Length: 51 pages Abstract: The object of this paper is the analysis of the effects of labour market institutions on the employment dynamics over the cycle. In the first part a theoretical framework is provided with particular emphasis on working time regulations. The conclusions of the model are empirically tested in the second part, using a sample of 20 OECD countries. Classification-JEL: E32 ; J21 ; E24 Creation-Date: 1999 Handle: RePEc:nuf:econwp:9926