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One Size Does Not Fit All

其他書名	Multiple Dimensions of Ability, College Attendance and Wages
出版	National Bureau of Economic Research, 2014
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=1qAfrgEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋We investigate the role of mechanical ability as another dimension that, jointly with cognitive and socio-emotional, affects schooling decisions and labor market outcomes. Using a Roy model with a factor structure and data from the NLSY79, we show that the labor market positively rewards mechanical ability. However, in contrast to the other dimensions, mechanical ability reduces the likelihood of attending four-year college. We find that, on average, for individuals with high levels of mechanical and low levels of cognitive and socio-emotional ability, not attending four-year college is the alternative associated with the highest hourly wage (ages 25-30).