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Title: Self-Employment Differentials among Foreign-Born STEM and Non-STEM Workers

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2017

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ISSN: 08839026

DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2017.03.003

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Abstract: This paper uses the American Community Survey to examine the previously overlooked fact that foreign STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) graduates have much lower self-employment rates than their non-STEM counterparts, with an unconditional difference of 3.3 percentage points. We find empirical support for differing earnings opportunities as a partial explanation for this self-employment gap. High wages in STEM paid-employment combined with reduced earnings in self-employment make selfemployment less desirable for STEM graduates. High self-employment rates among other foreign-born workers partially reflect weak paid-employment opportunities. Public policy should encourage efficient use of worker skills rather than low-value business venture creation.

Url: https://ideas.repec.org/p/iza/izadps/dp10688.html

Url: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0883902616300556

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Authors: Cai, Zhengyu; Winters, John V.

Periodical (Full): Journal of Business Venturing

Issue: 4

Volume: 32

Pages: 371-384

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Labor Force and Occupational Structure, Other

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