Journal of Human Resources articles from September 1992

Journal of Human Resources archives from September 1992

Schooling choices and demographic cycles. (includes appendix)
September 22, 1992... I. Introduction The rise in the birth rate known as the baby boom generated an interest in exploring the impact of changes in the age structure of the population on various economic and social phenomena. Most empirical work to date has focused...

The association between men's economic status and their family and community origins. (includes appendix)
September 22, 1992... I. Introduction To what extent is an individual's economic success influenced by his family and community background? Social scientists have long discussed the many ways in which advantaged parents could pass their advantages on to their...

Labor earnings, discrimination, and the racial composition of jobs.
September 22, 1992... I. Introduction There has been extensive study of racial wage differentials and labor market discrimination, yet scant attention has been given to how wage rates vary with the racial composition of jobs. This paper explores the extent to which...

Updated estimates of the impact of prenatal care on birthweight outcomes by race.
September 22, 1992... I. Introduction Infant mortality rates have declined rapidly in the United States during the past two decades. However, the rate of infant mortality for blacks remains roughly double that for whites (Kleinman and Kessel 1987). The risk of...