Sample Selection and Male-Female Earnings Differentials in the Graduate Labour Market.

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Journal: Oxford Economic Papers
Year: 1986
Volume: 38
Issue: 2
Pages: 317-41

Authors (2)

Dolton, P J (not in RePEc) Makepeace, G H (Cardiff University)

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Abstract

The standard approach to mea suring earnings differentials is extended to include a female participation deci sion, and the effectsof sample selection are analyzed. A substantial proportion of the earnings differential between men and women in the U.K. graduate labor m arket can be attributed to residual factors rather than attributes and character istics. Womens' earnings could be as much as18 percent higher if these factors were removed. A statistically significant sample selection effect is present, bu t its quantitativeimpact on the measures of the residual differential is variab le. Thedata are sufficiently comprehensive to justify wider academic interest. Copyright 1986 by Royal Economic Society.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:oup:oxecpp:v:38:y:1986:i:2:p:317-41
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25