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are related to correct matching of an individual's language skills and that of his occupation. Moreover, the findings are …
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native born and foreign born, as reported in the 2000 Census, one percent sample. Working in an occupation that requires … required for the occupation, and when those with high levels of proficiency work in jobs requiring English language skills … occupation's requirements, and this matching does tend to occur in the labor market. …
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This paper uses the approach in the under/over education literature to analyze the extent of matching of educational level to occupational attainment among adult native born and foreign born men in the U.S., using the 2000 Census. Overeducation is found to be more common among recent labor...
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This paper examines the determinants of occupational attainment and the impact of occupation on earnings. Results for … earnings gains associated with years of schooling derives from inter-occupational mobility. When occupation is held constant …
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, by level of skill, and by occupation. While point estimates differ, particularly when earnings equations are estimated …
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Using data from the 2001 Australian Census of Population and Housing, on adult men in full-time employment, this paper augments a conventional human capital earnings function with information on occupations. It also estimates models of occupational attainment. The results from both the earnings...
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This paper is concerned with the determinants and consequences of immigrant/linguistic concentrations (enclaves). The reasons for the formation of these concentrations are discussed. Hypotheses are developed regarding ?ethnic goods? and the effect of concentrations on the immigrant?s language...
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native born and foreign born, as reported in the 2000 Census, one percent sample. Working in an occupation that requires … required for the occupation, and when those with high levels of proficiency work in jobs requiring English language skills … occupation’s requirements, and this matching does tend to occur in the labor market. …
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Using data from the 2001 Australian Census of Population and Housing, on adult men in full-time employment, this paper augments a conventional human capital earnings function with information on occupations. It also estimates models of occupational attainment. The results from both the earnings...
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