Real Returns to Career Decisions: The Physician's Specialty and Location Choices.

Langwell, Kathryn M.

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Publication Date: 1980

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Real Returns to Career Decisions: The Physician's Specialty and Location Choices.

Langwell, Kathryn M.

Journal of Human Resources, v15 n2 p278-86 Spr 1980

Studies the physician's choice of a practice location as a factor influencing lifetime earnings. Also, computations of net present values associates with the decision to specialize, rather than enter general or family practice, suggest that returns to specialty choice are highly dependent upon the choice of a practice location. (CT)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Economic Factors, Physicians, Work Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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