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Overeducation, Undereducation and Earnings: Further Evidence on the Importance of Ability and Measurement Error Bias

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  • Dieter Verhaest & Eddy Omey, 2012. "Overeducation, Undereducation and Earnings: Further Evidence on the Importance of Ability and Measurement Error Bias," Journal of Labor Research, Springer, vol. 33(1), pages 76-90, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jlabre:v:33:y:2012:i:1:p:76-90
    DOI: 10.1007/s12122-011-9125-6
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