Analysis of earnings differences by major field of study of three cohorts of graduates (1982, 1986, 1990) with bachelors' degrees from Canadian postsecondary institutions. Finds that earnings differences are large and statistically significant. The patterns are relatively consistent for the three cohorts and for male and female graduates, 2 and 5…

Empirically determines the components of the gross wage differential between employed Canadian Indians and non-Indians that can be a result of human capital attributes and that which is a result of unexplained factors and labor market discrimination. It is found that much of the wage gap is unexplained by human capital and other observable…

Analyzes the effects of language practice on earnings among adult male immigrants in Canada. Finds that earnings increase with schooling, pre-immigration experience and duration in Canada, as well as with proficiency in the official languages (English and French). Using selective correction techniques, finds that greater proficiency in the…

Uses Canadian census data to examine effects of gender differences in educational attainment on the gender earnings gap for full-time, full-year Canadian workers. These educational attainment differences account for virtually none of the gender earnings gap in 1985 and 1990. Gender differences in field of study matter somewhat more. (Contains 17…

An advanced degree is found to have a positive effect on the earnings of Canadian lawyers in private practice, but a negative effect for lawyers in government service, after controlling for other employment and personal factors. (Author/TE)