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Earnings in the late 1980's: an occupational perspective
Maury Gittleman
Economist, Office of Publications and
Special Studies, Bureau of Labor Statistics
The earnings gap between more and less educated workers increased during the 1980's. Changes in occupational demand accounted for roughly a third of the increase. This article assesses how much trends in the skills marketlooked at through the proxy of occupationshave influenced earnings trends.
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