Evolution of earnings and rates of returns to education in Mexico

Inequality in education accounts for a large share of the inequality in earnings in Mexico. But the increase in earnings inequality does not appear to reflect a worsening in the distribution of education. The cause instead appears to be skill-biased technological change facilitated by increased econ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lápez-Acevedo, Gladys
Corporate Authors: World Bank Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office, World Bank Mexico-Colombia-Venezuela Dept
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C World Bank, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Sector Unit, and Mexico-Colombia-Venzuela Dept 2001
Series:Policy research working paper
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Inequality in education accounts for a large share of the inequality in earnings in Mexico. But the increase in earnings inequality does not appear to reflect a worsening in the distribution of education. The cause instead appears to be skill-biased technological change facilitated by increased economic openness
Item Description:"October 2001. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 58-62). - Title from title screen as viewed on Aug. 26, 2002