Explaining International Differences in Rates of Overeducation in Europe

Maria A. Davia, Seamus McGuinness and Philip O'Connell

No WP365, Papers from Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)

Abstract: This paper examines the factors determining variations in international rates of overeducation. We find significant effects for a range of factors including labour market structural imbalances, risk, trade-union density and the structure of academic funding. The results suggest that international levels of overeducation are particularly sensitive to variations in higher education funding arrangements.

Keywords: overeducation; international variation; mismatch (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010-12
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