On the Weak vs Strong Version of the Screening Hypothesis: A Re-Examination of the P-Test for the U.K.

Arabsheibani, G. Reza; Rees, Hedley

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ERIC Number: EJ568551

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Publication Date: 1998

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On the Weak vs Strong Version of the Screening Hypothesis: A Re-Examination of the P-Test for the U.K.

Arabsheibani, G. Reza; Rees, Hedley

Economics of Education Review, v17 n2 p189-92 Apr 1998

Reestimates the P-test in the United Kingdom, correcting for the possible endogeneity of employment sector. Results do not support the strong screening hypothesis. After accounting for selectivity bias regarding choice of employment sector, the rate of return for the private sector is still higher than for the public sector. In 1985, an extra year of education added 8.25% to earnings. (30 references) (MLH)

Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment, Foreign Countries, Human Capital, Private Sector, Public Sector, Salary Wage Differentials

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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