A carregar...
Publicação
Does the field of studies matter to the private returns to higher education? Evidence from Portugal
| Nome: | Descrição: | Tamanho: | Formato: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.52 MB | Adobe PDF |
Orientador(es)
Resumo(s)
This paper investigates the private returns to education across fields of study for
bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Portugal from 2006 to 2021, using the Quadros de Pessoal
dataset. The analysis reveals significant variation in wage premiums by degree levels, fields of
study, and gender. While bachelor’s degree returns have declined over time, master’s degrees
maintain higher and stable premiums. IT and Health fields yield the highest returns, contrasting
with Humanities and Education. Gender wage gaps remain a persistent phenomenon across
many fields, even within high-return domains, highlighting the complexity of wage gaps.
Descrição
Palavras-chave
Returns to education Higher education Wage premiums Fields of study Gender gaps