The Effects of Overeducation on Productivity in Germany: The Firms' Viewpoint.

Buchel, Felix

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ERIC Number: EJ647048

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Publication Date: 2002

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The Effects of Overeducation on Productivity in Germany: The Firms' Viewpoint.

Buchel, Felix

Economics of Education Review, v21 n3 p263-75 Jun 2002

Examines why German firms hire overeducated employees in low-skill jobs and pay them more than correctly educated ones. Finds that overeducated employees are more productive, enjoy better health, participate more in on-the-job training, and have longer firm tenure than their correctly educated colleagues. (Contains 28 references.) (PKP)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Health, Job Satisfaction, On the Job Training, Postsecondary Education, Productivity, Tenure, Wages

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Germany

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