Delayed Graduation and Overeducation in Italy: A Test of the Human Capital Model Versus the Screening Hypothesis

CARMEN AINA, Francesco Pastore

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Abstract

Exploiting the human capital versus screening hypothesis frameworks, this paper studies the link between delayed graduation and overeducation, and their effect on wages, by using the ISFOL-Plus data. The evidence lines towards predictions based on the signalling model. However, as to the determinants of overeducation the coefficient of delayed graduation is significant only for delays of 3 years or more and also controlling for the entire set of covariates. This suggests that delay conveys a signal of low skill.
Lingua originaleInglese
Numero di pagine553
RivistaSocial Indicators Research
Numero di pubblicazione152
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2020

Keywords

  • Delayed graduation · Overeducation · Human capital theory · Screening hypothesis · Earnings equations

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