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Publication Date: 1984
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A Formulation of the Earnings Function using the Concept of Occupational Investment.
Shaw, Kathryn L.
Journal of Human Resources, v19 n3 p319-40 Sum 1984
In this study, occupational investment--the accumulation of skills acquired to work within an occupation--is demonstrated to be a more significant determinant of earnings growth than length of experience. (SK)
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Choice, Economic Research, Human Capital, Income, Job Skills, Work Experience
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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