A search for evidence of skill mismatch in the aftermath of the great recession

Using matched individual-level data from the Current Population Survey, this article identifies a significant trend shift upwards in schooling among prime-age labour force leavers following the 2008--2009 recession. However, further evidence discredits skill mismatch as an explanation for that trend shift.

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Year of publication:	2014
Authors:	Hotchkiss, J. L. ; Pitts, M. M. ; Rios-Avila, F.
Published in:	Applied Economics Letters. - Taylor & Francis Journals, ISSN 1350-4851. - Vol. 21.2014, 9, p. 587-592
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis Journals

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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