A Dynamic Search and Matching Model of Foster Care: Theory and Evidence
24 septiembre, 2025 12:30 hrs
Cuándo: Miércoles 24 de septiembre – 12:30 PM Santiago.
Dónde: Sala Consejo (401)- Beauchef 851, piso 4 | Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial.
Abstract: This paper examines the two-sided dynamic matching problem in the US foster care system, where foster parents and children form reversible matches that may separate, persist, or transition to adoption. We first present new empirical facts on match transitions using administrative data. We then develop a two-sided search and matching model to rationalize these facts and generate predictions. Our findings show that a financial penalty on adoption exacerbates the intrinsic disadvantage faced by children with greater care needs and discourages high-quality matches from transitioning to adoption, highlighting important policy implications for improving permanency outcomes in foster care.
Lugar:
Sala de Consejo (401) , Beauchef 851, piso 4 | Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, UCHILE
Expositor:
Diana MacDonald
MIPP Chile 2026