assess the theoretically ambiguous long-term relative earnings of general vs. specific training for unemployed. Analyzing … detailed administrative data 1990-2010, we find 1) that specific training is associated with higher earnings in the short run …, 2) that earnings converge 5-7 years post program and 3) that individuals act on their comparative advantages. When we …

extract more than 300 estimates linking earnings and non-cognitive skills, most often measured by the Big Five inventory. The …. We observe that conscientiousness and openness are two personality traits that bring higher earnings, while agreeableness … and neuroticism (low emotional stability) are associated with receiving lower earnings. Some gender differences are also …

people. Closures are expected to reduce schooling and lead to future losses in earnings. Starting from the assumption that … every additional year of schooling translates to 8 percent in future earnings, this paper estimates and confirms the loss in … marginal future earnings on the basis of a four-month shutdown. We also estimated the losses by level of education. The …

expected to reduce learning and will lead to future losses in earnings and labor productivity. Schooling attainment leads to … increased earnings. What is not known is how much earnings will decline due to the school closures. Starting with the fact that … every year of schooling equates to 8-9 percent in additional future earnings, this paper uses the number of months of …

-displacement wage. Using rich and accurate data on workers’ employment patterns before and after displacement, we compare the earnings … five years after job loss, but no significant effect on earnings. In addition, the transfer company provides significant …