Skill Mismatch in Labor Markets

Skill Mismatch in Labor Markets
Author: Solomon W. Polachek
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2017-05-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1787149218

This volume contains original research articles which analyze the linkages between education and skills and the causes and consequences of different types of skill mismatch. The volume yields new insights regarding overeducation, underskilling, graduate jobs, wages returns to skills, aggregate productivity, job complexity and skill development.

The Overeducated American

The Overeducated American
Author: Richard Barry Freeman
Publisher: New York : Academic Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1976
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780122672521

Analyzes the 1970s downturn in the labor market for college-educated manpower, considers consequences for educational institutions, and explores policies for alleviating the situation. Bibliogs

Mismatch Unemployment

Mismatch Unemployment
Author: Aysegul Sahin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2012
Genre: Economics
ISBN: 9781457838200

We develop a framework where mismatch between vacancies and job seekers across sectors translates into higher unemployment by lowering the aggregate job-finding rate. We use this framework to measure the contribution of mismatch to the recent rise in U.S. unemployment by exploiting two sources of cross-sectional data on vacancies, JOLTS and HWOL, a new database covering the universe of online U.S. job advertisements. Mismatch across industries and occupations explains at most 1/3 of the total observed increase in the unemployment rate, whereas geographical mismatch plays no apparent role. The share of the rise in unemployment explained by occupational mismatch is increasing in the education level.

Global Employment Trends

Global Employment Trends
Author: Claire Harasty
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2003
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9221133605

Incorporating the most recent data available for 2002, this report analyses current labour market trends and examines the impact of the global economic downturn and post 11 September developments upon different world regions. Covering Latin America and the Caribbean, East Asia, South East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, the transition economies and industrial countries, it focuses on the distinct labour market characteristics and challenges faced by each region and economic group. It also traces factors contributing to the global employment decline, such as the increase in informal sector employment, the decrease in employment in information and communication technology, as well as extensive jobs losses in the travel and tourism industries and the export and labour-intensive manufacturing sectors.

Is Labor Market Mismatch a Big Deal in Japan?

Is Labor Market Mismatch a Big Deal in Japan?
Author: Mr.Ippei Shibata
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2013-09-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1484310977

Despite its low unemployment rate, the recent shift in the Japanese Beveridge curve indicates increased labor mismatch. This paper quantifies the age, employment-type (full or part-time), and occupational mismatch in the Japanese labor market following Sahin and others (2013). Between April 2000 and April 2013, the age mismatch has steadily declined while the occupational and employmenttype mismatch has shown a countercyclical pattern, showing a sharp increase during the global financial crisis. Occupational mismatch accounted for approximtely 20-40 percent of the recent rise in the unemployment rate in Japan. The magnitude was comparable to that of the U.K. and the U.S.

Emerging Economic Models for Global Sustainability and Social Development

Emerging Economic Models for Global Sustainability and Social Development
Author: Bryan Christiansen
Publisher: IGI Global, Business Science Reference
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781522557876

"This book covers a wide variety of topics related to economic modelling for sustainable and social development. It provides new insights into economic development in an era of global hyper competition, dwindling natural resources, and a growing global skills gap"--

Worker Skills and Job Requirements

Worker Skills and Job Requirements
Author: Michael Jeremy Handel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Reviews research on levels and trends in the skills workers possess, the skills employers demand, and the evidence for skill shortage. Finds that the skills of American workers are not as weak nor are job requirements changing as rapidly as often claimed. Highlights the need for reliable and representative data on workforce competencies and skill requirements.

Handbook of the Economics of Education

Handbook of the Economics of Education
Author: Eric A Hanushek
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 853
Release: 2006-11-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0080465668

The Handbooks in Economics series continues to provide the various branches of economics with handbooks which are definitive reference sources, suitable for use by professional researchers, advanced graduate students, or by those seeking a teaching supplement. With contributions from leading researchers, each Handbook presents an accurate, self-contained survey of the current state of the topic under examination. These surveys summarize the most recent discussions in journals, and elucidate new developments. Although original material is also included, the main aim of this series is the provision of comprehensive and accessible surveys. *Every volume contains contributions from leading researchers *Each Handbook presents an accurate, self-contained survey of a particular topic *The series provides comprehensive and accessible surveys

Overeducation in Europe

Overeducation in Europe
Author: the late Felix Büchel
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781781957523

"Overeducation is one of the most important mechanisms for labor market adjustment when there is an excess supply of high-skilled workers. However, there is much debate about the consequences of this phenomena and the short and long term effects for both the overeducated worker and the economy as a whole. This book contributes to our understanding of recent developments in the research on overeducation by providing a detailed overview of the pertinent theoretical and policy issues."