Effects of Education on Job Quality in Colombia

Abstract

This paper analyzes the quality of jobs in Colombia in 2009. The results shows progress with the quality of jobs in Colombia, but the level is not enough to secure employment of quality. We also, test endogeneity of education and propose a way to correct endogeneity and obtain consistent and efficient estimators of job quality.

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Keywords: Job Quality, Multinomial Logit, Endogeneity, Murphy-Topel

JEL Classification: C01, C13, J23, J81, O17