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Backes, Benjamin; Holzer, Harry J.; Dunlop Velez, Erin – National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), 2014
In this paper we examine a range of postsecondary education and labor market outcomes, with a particular focus on minorities and/or disadvantaged workers. We use administrative data from the state of Florida, where postsecondary student records have been linked to UI earnings data and also to secondary education records. Our main findings can be…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Labor Market, Minority Groups, Disadvantaged
Backes, Benjamin; Holzer, Harry J.; Velez, Erin Dunlop – Institute for Research on Poverty, 2014
In this paper we examine a range of postsecondary education and labor market outcomes, with a particular focus on minorities and/or disadvantaged workers. We use administrative data from the state of Florida, where postsecondary student records have been linked to Unemployment Insurance (UI) earnings data and also to secondary education records.…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Education Work Relationship, Labor Market, Outcomes of Education
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Holzer, Harry J. – Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 1982
This paper presents data showing that unions have a very substantial effect on the wages of young union workers, particularly young Blacks, but that they also have a negative effect on the wages of young Blacks who are not unionized. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Black Youth, Employment Opportunities, Labor Market, Minority Groups
Holzer, Harry J.; Neumark, David – Institute for Research on Poverty, 2006
In this paper we review the research evidence on the effects of affirmative action in employment, university admissions, and government procurement. We consider effects on both "equity" (or distribution) as well as "efficiency." Overall, we find that affirmative action does redistribute jobs, university admissions, and…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Employment, College Admission, Contracts