Showing 1 - 10 of 72,165
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011737170
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009515647
This paper examines the relationship between immigrant occupational composition and wages in Sweden. Effects of changes in proportion of immigrant workers in different occupations on the wage levels of both natives and immigrants are estimated. Our results suggest that increases in immigrant...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013146475
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10001354482
The question whether agglomeration externalities arise either from specialization or diversification of economic activity has since long been a major topic in the analysis of factors determining economic growth. In this paper we analyze whether a more specialized or a more diverse skill...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003888000
This paper compares the employment status and earnings of veterans and nonveterans following their receipt of public … Outreach Program and Local Veterans Employment Representative). Employment rates of veterans after program receipt are … substantially lower than those for nonveterans. Meanwhile, average earnings are slightly higher, conditional on employment. These …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011667754
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014532128
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003949511
The education system has reacted slowly to changes in labour market needs, leading to an increasing number of school leavers without sufficient qualification. In addition, declining PISA scores and a rising share of low achievers are raising concerns about the quality of the future labour force....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011399278
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009731128