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Cross-country Differences in Graduate Overeducation.

Cross-country Differences in Graduate Overeducation.

Authors :
Verhaest, Dieter
Van der Velden, Rolf
Source :
European Sociological Review; Jun2013, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p642-653, 12p, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

This article focuses on the explanation of cross-country variation in graduate overeducation using a multilevel analysis. We use data from representative surveys among graduates in 13 European countries and Japan, focusing on the first job and the present job 5 years after graduation. We find that cross-country differences in overeducation are explained by the quality and orientation (general versus specific) of the educational system/programme, the business cycle and the relative oversupply of highly skilled labour. Employment protection legislation has no impact on the incidence and persistence of overeducation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02667215
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Sociological Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
87988394
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jcs044