On the links between spatial variables and overeducation

This article considers the role that diverse spatial variables play in explaining overeducation. Unlike previous analyses of the Spanish case, we have directly tested the links between current mobility (commuting and migration) and overeducation, and in contrast to previous literature, we have inclu...

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Autores: Romaní Fernández, Javier, 1969-, Casado-Díaz, José Manuel, Lillo-Bañuls, Adelaida
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de la UB
OAI Identifier:oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/124821
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/124821
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Sistema educatiu
Mercat de treball
Mobilitat social
Sociologia de l'educació
Variables (Matemàtica)
Instructional systems
Labor market
Social mobility
Educational sociology
Variables (Mathematics)
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Sumario:This article considers the role that diverse spatial variables play in explaining overeducation. Unlike previous analyses of the Spanish case, we have directly tested the links between current mobility (commuting and migration) and overeducation, and in contrast to previous literature, we have included a direct measure of potential spatial flexibility at an individual level (worker availability to migrate, in response to the needs of his/her firm). Regional labour market conditions are also considered in the analysis. Our results show that the links between overeducation and spatial variables vary depending on the specific sub-group of wage earners considered, based on gender and education.