An Index Number Approach to the Measurement of Wage Differentials by Sex

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Human Resources
Year: 1990
Volume: 25
Issue: 1

Authors (3)

Peter F. Orazem (Iowa State University) J. Peter Mattila (not in RePEc) Ruoh Chiann Yu (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper is motivated by the claim that promotion probabilities are lower for women than men. Using data from the 1984 and 1989 National Longitudinal Youth Surveys, this paper tests this claim and two related hypotheses concerning training and ability. ...

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:uwp:jhriss:v:25:y:1990:i:1:p:125-136
Journal Field
Labor
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-26