%0 Journal Article 
%T Sheepskin effects by cohorts in Colombia
%D 2008
%@ 0143-7720
%U http://hdl.handle.net/10906/78315
%X Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss sheepskin effects in Colombia based on repeated cross-section or pseudo panel data using cohorts in seven larges cities in Colombia. Design/methodology/approach - A Pseudo Panel Data methodology is used as the basis for determining and testing sheepskin effects using labor market microdata in Colombia in the time period from 1996 to 2000. Findings - Empirical evidence suggests that there are additional salary increases of 14 percent for individuals who hold a secondary degree and approximately 26 percent for holders of university degrees in Colombia. Originality/value - Testing sheepskin effects based on pseudo panel data using cohorts. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
%K Economía
%K Economics
%K Colombia
%K Efectos económicos
%~ GOEDOC, SUB GOETTINGEN