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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 164-177 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Journal of economic psychology |
| Volume | 53 |
| Early online date | 28 Jan 2016 |
| Publication status | Published - 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.
Keywords
- Low-wage, Non-cognitive skills, SOEP, Wage mobility
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)
- Applied Psychology
- Social Sciences(all)
- Sociology and Political Science
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- Economics and Econometrics
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In: Journal of economic psychology, Vol. 53, 01.04.2016, p. 164-177.
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