The Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition (BOD) is a popular method for studying the contributions of explanatory factors to social inequality. The results have often been given causal interpretations. While recent work and this article both show that some types of BOD are equivalent to a counterfactual-based treatment effect/selection bias decomposition,…

Annually, each institution shall report aggregated information on the professional, scholarly and entrepreneurial activities engaged in by the institution's respective faculty using the form prescribed by the chancellor." Please note that under this policy "outside professional services, scholarly services or entrepreneurial activities…

Despite three decades of scholarship on economic restructuring in the United States, employers' violations of minimum wage, overtime and other workplace laws remain understudied. This article begins to fill the gap by presenting evidence from a large-scale, original worker survey that draws on recent advances in sampling methodology to reach…

We compare the effects of socioeconomic background (SEB) and intelligence on wage trajectories in a dynamic growth modeling framework in a sample that had completed just 12 years of education. I show that the main difference between the two is that SEB affected wages solely by its effect on entry pay whereas intelligence affected wages primarily…

The European Union is concerned about the economic prospects of its member states as they have to compete against newly emerging economies with lower wages and high ambitions. Part of the strategy to deal with this economic shadow is to create a knowledge economy, but in order to achieve this, a shift to a competence-based curriculum model is seen…

Assesses the impact of increases in the minimum wage on salary schedules, provides guidelines for creating a philosophy to deal with the impact, and outlines options and presents recommendations. (IRT)

Analyzes the new guidelines for enforcement of the Equal Pay Act and their implications for personnel management. Argues that there are key problem areas in the new regulations arising from considerable ambiguity and uncertainty about their interpretation. (SK)

Although it is virtually impossible to establish administrative salary schedules that are absolutely equitable and acceptable to all school administrators, school districts can devise fair systems that satisfy most educators if salary programs are based on sound principles, levels are established on a per diem basis, criteria are utilized, and…

Provides a seven-step process for creating a salary schedule that links administrator pay to the requirements and responsibilities of specific jobs. (Author/IRT)

The impact of long term inflation on faculty salaries in higher education are detailed in a letter to the Carter Administration from the AAUP. In the response from the White House, the guidelines formulated by the Council on Wage and Price Stability and the implications for faculty salaries are explained. (SF)

After describing the concept of comparable worth and reviewing arguments for and against the idea, the author proposes seven cautions for district administrators to heed when faced with the need to respond to the comparable worth issue and suggests a seven-step plan for taking action to improve pay equity. (PGD)

Outlines factors that led to success and to failure in merit pay programs for administrators. Briefly describes merit pay programs in several school districts. (IRT)

Presents guidelines for establishing policies for teleconferencing facilities in colleges and universities. Areas highlighted include the purpose of the teleconferencing system (educational or administrative), type of delivery system, faculty concerns such as training and pay differential, curriculum development, support services, and funding.…