College as equalizer? Testing the selectivity hypothesis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssresearch.2018.12.001
Abstract: Stratification research shows that occupational origins and destinations are weakly associated among individuals holding a college degree. The finding is taken to support the hypothesis that college equalizes opportunities and promotes social mobility. I test… read more here.
Keywords: college; college degree; hypothesis; selectivity hypothesis ... See more keywords
College degree attainment by age of first marijuana use and parental education.
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DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2018.1521354
Abstract: Background: Age of first marijuana use is a key predictor of later educational outcomes, but limited work has identified demographic factors that impact this association across continuous ages of first use. The purpose of this… read more here.
Keywords: age; age first; degree attainment; college degree ... See more keywords
Relative Education and the Advantage of a College Degree
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DOI: 10.1177/0003122418785371
Abstract: What is the worth of a college degree when higher education expands? The relative education hypothesis posits that when college degrees are rare, individuals with more education have less competition to enter highly-skilled occupations. When… read more here.
Keywords: college; relative education; education advantage; college degree ... See more keywords