Intergenerational Transmission of Disadvantage Mobility or Immobility Across Generations?

This report surveys the research in OECD countries on intergenerational mobility – i.e. the extent to which key characteristics and life experiences of individuals differ from those of their parents. A number of findings emerge: Intergenerational earnings mobility varies significantly across countri...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: D'Addio, Anna Christina (-)
Formato: Capítulo de libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Paris : OECD Publishing 2007.
Colección:OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers, no.52.
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Sumario:This report surveys the research in OECD countries on intergenerational mobility – i.e. the extent to which key characteristics and life experiences of individuals differ from those of their parents. A number of findings emerge: Intergenerational earnings mobility varies significantly across countries; Education is a major contributor to intergenerational income mobility and educational differences tend to persist across generations; Evidence of intergenerational immobility extends to other outcomes; Early and sustained investment in children and families can help.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (114 p. )