Same Degree, Same Opportunities? Educational and Social Background Effects on Overeducation in Germany

Overeducation is indicative of a suboptimal education–job match and is related to several negative consequences for workers. Despite extensive research explaining the overeducation phenomenon, previous studies have not simultaneously analyzed educational background (i.e., educational degrees) and so...

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Main Author: Ana Santiago Vela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Social Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/10/8/315