Effects of Education on Job Quality in Colombia

21 Pages Posted: 28 Feb 2011

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Jhon James Mora

Universidad Icesi; Universidad ICESI; Universidad ICESI - Economics & Management

Maria Paola Ulloa

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: February 22, 2011

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

Suggested Citation

Mora Rodriguez, Jhon James and Mora Rodriguez, Jhon James and Mora Rodriguez, Jhon James and Paola Ulloa, Maria, Effects of Education on Job Quality in Colombia (February 22, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1767566 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1767566

Jhon James Mora Rodriguez (Contact Author)

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HOME PAGE: http://www.icesi.edu.co/~jjmora/

Universidad ICESI - Economics & Management ( email )

Cali
Colombia

Universidad ICESI ( email )

Calle 18 #122-135
A.A. 25608
Cali
Colombia
5552334 ext 419 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://www.icesi.edu.co/~jjmora/

Maria Paola Ulloa

affiliation not provided to SSRN

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