The determinants of occupational choice in Colombia: an empirical analysis

Guillaume Destré and Valentine Henrard ()
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Guillaume Destré: TEAM
Valentine Henrard: TEAM

Cahiers de la Maison des Sciences Economiques from Université Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris 1)

Abstract: This economic study focuses on the determinants of self-employment/wage-work choice using a large sample of Colombian men. The econometric model is based on simultaneous determination of the choice of employment status and potential earnings, it accounts for self-selectivity. Our major findings are: (1) relative potential earnings are the main determinant of occupational choice. (2) Unlike previous studies of self-employment choice, we find a negative selection bias into self-employment. It suggests that in Colombia the decision of becoming independent might be constrained. (3) The differences in potential earnings between the two sectors are mostly due to unobserved factors

Keywords: Self-employment; occupational choice; labour markets; Colombia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J23 J24 O12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 23 pages
Date: 2004-05
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