Timing of school tracking as a determinant of intergenerational transmission of education

Bauer P, Riphahn RT (2006)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2006

Journal

Economics letters Elsevier

Publisher: Elsevier

Book Volume: 91

Pages Range: 90-97

Journal Issue: 1

Abstract

This paper applies data from Switzerland to test the hypothesis that intergenerational educational mobility is affected by the time at which pupils are first segregated in attainment related tracks in secondary school. The time of tracking significantly affects intergenerational mobility. Late tracking reduces the relative advantage of children of better educated parents.

Authors with CRIS profile

Regina Therese Riphahn Lehrstuhl für Statistik und empirische Wirtschaftsforschung

Involved external institutions

Universität Basel CH Switzerland (CH)

How to cite

APA:

Bauer, P., & Riphahn, R.T. (2006). Timing of school tracking as a determinant of intergenerational transmission of education. Economics letters, 91(1), 90-97.

MLA:

Bauer, Phillipp, and Regina Therese Riphahn. "Timing of school tracking as a determinant of intergenerational transmission of education." Economics letters 91.1 (2006): 90-97.

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