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Liwinski, Jacek; Pastore, Francesco – Research in Higher Education, 2021
We test for the signaling hypothesis versus the human capital theory using the Wiles test in a country which has experienced a dramatic increase in the supply of skills in a relatively short period of time. For this purpose, we construct a job match index based on the usefulness of school-provided skills and the relevance of the job performed to…
Descriptors: Transfer of Training, Education Work Relationship, Human Capital, Foreign Countries
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Charkasova, Aynur – American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
The demand for U.S. temporary workers has doubled since the 1990s, especially after the technology boom. American employers have benefited from hiring foreign talent for STEM occupations. Despite the mandatory prevailing wage regulations, temporary skilled immigrants have been criticized for their "willingness" to work for lower wages.…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Salary Wage Differentials, Skilled Workers, Science Careers
Olivia J. Healy; Jennifer A. Heissel – Grantee Submission, 2022
Parenthood is a unique turning point in women's careers. Mothers, but not fathers, experience large and persistent child penalties to earnings after the birth of their first child. Child penalties mainly result from three differences between mothers and fathers in response to childbearing: hours worked, labor market exit rates, and wages (Kleven,…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Promotion (Occupational), Career Development, Employed Parents