American business seems to be infatuated with its workers' "leadership" skills. Is there such a thing, and is it rewarded in labor markets? Using the Project Talent, NLS72 and High School and Beyond datasets, we show that men who occupied leadership positions in high school earn more as adults,...

American business seems to be infatuated with its workers' "leadership" skills. Is there such a thing, and is it rewarded in labor markets? Using the Project Talent, NLS72 and High School and Beyond datasets, we show that men who occupied leadership positions in high school earn more as adults,...

Human capital, gender and labour markets -- A human capital model of gender inequality in the workplace -- The premium to education and cognitive skills -- The premium to socioemotional skills in the labour market -- Education and skills, glass ceilings and sticky floors -- Human capital :...