Health Status and Schooling Decisions of Young Men.

Perri, Timothy J.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Health Status and Schooling Decisions of Young Men.

Perri, Timothy J.

Economics of Education Review, v3 n3 p207-13 1984

The effects of health status on schooling attainment and earnings of young males are considered. Findings revealed that those with the most severe health problems obtain 20 percent less schooling than their healthy counterparts, and hourly earnings are reduced 17 percent directly and indirectly by health problems. (TE)

Descriptors: Disabilities, Diseases, Economic Factors, Health, Health Needs, Income, Males, Salary Wage Differentials, School Demography, School Statistics, Special Health Problems, Wages

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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