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Title: Population Change and Changing Educational Attainment of Ethnic Groups in the United States, 19802000

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2011

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Abstract: This study assesses the effect of population change on decade changes in the educational attainments of country of origin populations in the United States. Our data are derived from decennial censuses, NLMS, the World Bank, and INS. We find that changes in the share of country of origin populations with one or more years of post-secondary schooling are associated with selected components of population change during the 19801990 and 19902000 decades. The specific components include survivors during the decade, in-migration, and emigration of the foreign-born. Likewise, intra-generational mobility is found to be an important determinant of changes in educational attainment. The discussion addresses limitations of the data and suggests directions for future research as well as policy implications.

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Authors: Rebhun, Uzi; Wilson, Franklin D.; Rivas, Salvador

Periodical (Full): Population Research and Policy Review

Issue: 4

Volume: 30

Pages: 639-659

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Education, Migration and Immigration

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