DETERMINANTS OF EDUCATION MISMATCH IN TURKEY: EVIDENCE FROM HOUSEHOLD LABOR FORCE SURVEYS
Abstract
Educational mismatch indicates the position in which a worker possesses a level of education higher or lower
than the required level of education to hold and perform a particular job. Using Turkish Household Labor
Surveys for the period 2009-2014 and 2-digit occupations, this study attempts to analyze some stylized
facts about and determinants of educational mismatch in Turkish labor market. It is observed that the
incidence of overeducation and its evolution differ for high school and higher education graduates. Taking
into account these differences, general profile of overeducated workers is presented via rich descriptive
analysis. Separate annual multilogistic regressions are estimated for 2009 and 2014 to find and compare
the determinants of educational mismatch. Results indicate that the incidence of overeducation is rising
among high school graduates. Gender gaps are observed to be wider across high school graduates. The
probability of being overeducated is higher for younger workers with less tenure. The effect of marital status,
and status of the workplace (public/private) has different effects on the probability of being overeducated
for high school and higher education graduates.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Economics
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
December 24, 2017
Submission Date
September 1, 2017
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 39 Number: 2
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