We study the impact of education on within-groups wage inequality using quintile-regression techniques and US data for the period 1980 to 1987. Our contribution consists of comparing estimates based on a standard Mincer equation with estimates based on a modified Mincer equation in which past earnings play the role of additional explanatory variable. We find that a dynamic model does not give the same answer as a static model regarding the impact of schooling on earnings dispersion, and provide an explanation for this result.
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Ibmec Sao Paulo, BR-04546042 Sao Paulo, BrazilIbmec Sao Paulo, BR-04546042 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Stefani, Patricia Castello
Biderman, Ciro
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MIT, DUSP, BR-01313902 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Fundacao Getulio Vargas, Ctr Estudos Polit & Econ Setor Publ, Lincoln Inst Land Policy, BR-01313902 Sao Paulo, BrazilIbmec Sao Paulo, BR-04546042 Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Departamento de Economia Aplicada, Fac. Económicas, Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra, Lagoas Marcosende snDepartamento de Economia Aplicada, Fac. Económicas, Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra, Lagoas Marcosende sn
González X.
Miles D.
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Departamento de Economia Aplicada, Fac. Económicas, Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra, Lagoas Marcosende snDepartamento de Economia Aplicada, Fac. Económicas, Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra, Lagoas Marcosende sn