Interpretation Problems with Changes in Indices based on Categorizations

Paul Frijters

No 00-031/3, Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers from Tinbergen Institute

Abstract: 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.

JEL-codes: C43 J31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000-04-12
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