Interpretation Problems with Changes in Indices based on Categorizations

In this paper it is argued that occupational and organizational codes maximizethe correspondence between activities and easily observable characteristics atthe time of their development. Over time the codes become less relevant, leadingto the false impression that the segregation of individuals is declining.

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Year of publication:	2000-04-12
Authors:	Frijters, Paul
Institutions:	Tinbergen Instituut

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers Number 00-031/3
Classification:	J31 - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials by Skill, Training, Occupation, etc ; C43 - Index Numbers and Aggregation
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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