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PhD graduates in Spain

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  • Roberto Dopeso-Fernández

    (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)

  • Aleksander Kucel

    (Tecnocampus, Universitat Pompeu Fabra)

  • Montserrat Vilalta-Bufi

    (Universitat de Barcelona)

Abstract

In this presentation, we provide information on PhD graduates using the Spanish university graduate placement survey from 2019. We identify who is more likely to pursue a PhD, and we learn about who decides to study it abroad. We also analyze the probability of PhD holders to follow an academic career, as well as the returns to study the PhD abroad. Our results suggest that those who like their studies and study for the PhD abroad are likelier to have an academic job. Living abroad also increases the likelihood of having an academic job, indicating that it may be easier to

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  • Roberto Dopeso-Fernández & Aleksander Kucel & Montserrat Vilalta-Bufi, 2024. "PhD graduates in Spain," French Stata Users' Group Meetings 2024 33, Stata Users Group.
    • Handle: RePEc:boc:fsug24:33
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