Can young Americans compete in a global economy?

Elizabeth Cascio

FRBSF Economic Letter, 2008, issue jul18

Abstract: Young Americans have to compete for jobs not only with other Americans but also with qualified job-seekers worldwide. Are they ready for the challenge? This Letter sheds new light on the question by analyzing data from the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS).

Keywords: Human capital; Labor market; Education - Economic aspects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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