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| Originalsprache | Englisch |
|---|---|
| Seiten (von - bis) | 164-177 |
| Seitenumfang | 14 |
| Fachzeitschrift | Journal of economic psychology |
| Jahrgang | 53 |
| Frühes Online-Datum | 28 Jan. 2016 |
| Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 1 Apr. 2016 |
Abstract
We investigate whether non-cognitive skills - in particular Locus of Control - are important determinants of mobility processes for male workers at the low-wage margin. Our results reveal a significant amount of state dependence in low pay even after controlling for non-cognitive skills. Furthermore, compared to individuals with an external Locus of Control, individuals with a more internal Locus of Control have a significantly higher probability of being higher-paid instead of low-paid. Conditional on being low-paid, individuals with an internal Locus of Control have a significantly higher probability of moving to higher-paid employment in the following year than individuals with an external Locus of Control. Our results suggest that having an internal Locus of Control is an important non-cognitive skill in the context of low wages. It may help individuals to avoid low-wage jobs and to move from low-paid jobs to higher-paid jobs.
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- Psychologie (insg.)
- Angewandte Psychologie
- Sozialwissenschaften (insg.)
- Soziologie und Politikwissenschaften
- Volkswirtschaftslehre, Ökonometrie und Finanzen (insg.)
- Volkswirtschaftslehre und Ökonometrie
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in: Journal of economic psychology, Jahrgang 53, 01.04.2016, S. 164-177.
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