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race or ethnicity. For earnings, we find a robust positive effect of the overall residence-based network measure, whereas …
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In this paper we compare the performance of the U.S. and Canadian banking systems from 1870-1925 in terms of stability and efficiency. In an earlier study we found that the Canadian banking system, based on nationwide branch banking, dominated the U.S. system, based on unit banking, on both...
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In this paper we compare the performance of the U.S. and Canadian banking systems from 1870-1925 in terms of stability and efficiency. In an earlier study we found that the Canadian banking system, based on nationwide branch banking, dominated the U.S. system, based on unit banking, on both...
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their impact on a set of mainly schooling-related outcomes during and after high school, although we also consider their …
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earnings. As a consequence, it is natural for policy makers to look to interventions that increase the ability of individuals … used or can be used to increase economic self-sufficiency by increasing earnings, including mandating higher wages …
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increase the value of investing in schooling; rising returns to schooling; and increasing competition from immigrants that … that higher minimum wages are the predominant factor explaining changes in the schooling and workforce behavior of those … with a greater focus on schooling. We find no evidence that higher minimum wages have led to greater human capital …
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, although internship/apprenticeship programs do lead to positive earnings effects concentrated among these women …
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their impact on a set of mainly schooling-related outcomes during and after high school, although we also consider their …
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The 1994 Federal School-to-Work Opportunities Act (STWOA) provided more than $1.5 billion over five years to support increased career preparation activities in the country's public schools. However, the STWOA was not re-authorized, so state governments face decisions about levels of funding...
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