Occupational change and the demand for skill, 1940-1990
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There was a large increase in the demand for education between 1940 and 1990, as seen by the increase in the supply of workers with more education and a lack of reduction in relative wages. Data from the Decennial Census and the Current Population Survey were used to study the changes in wages and employment structure for ten-year periods between 1940 and 1990. The results indicated that the demand for skill increased during this time. The demand for male workers in the top wage decile grew 50% to 70%, while the demand for male workers in the bottom decile declined 30% to 50%.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 1993
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Problems in assessing employment discrimination
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The use of statistical analysis is now a standard in enforcing anti-discriminatory laws, but it is incorrect to assume that unquantifiable differences between protected and unprotected groups are always due to discrimination. Variation between the employment practices of firms may due to various unquantifiable factors such as productivity, as well as discrimination. Regression analysis and and hiring against an external benchmark are discussed.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 1993
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