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Sheepskin effects by cohorts in Colombia.
- Source :
- International Journal of Manpower; 2008, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p111-121, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss sheepskin effects in Colombia based on repeated cross-section or pseudo panel data using cohorts in seven larges cities in Colombia. Design/methodology/approach - A Pseudo Panel Data methodology is used as the basis for determining and testing sheepskin effects using labor market microdata in Colombia in the time period from 1996 to 2000. Findings - Empirical evidence suggests that there are additional salary increases of 14 percent for individuals who hold a secondary degree and approximately 26 percent for holders of university degrees in Colombia. Originality/value - Testing sheepskin effects based on pseudo panel data using cohorts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01437720
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Manpower
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32618025
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/01437720810872686