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Title: Intergenerational Mobility of Men and Women 1880-1910

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2017

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Abstract: Previous research shows a notably higher degree of economic mobility for men in the 19th century in comparison to today. However, due to data limitations, changes in female economic mobility over time are not well understood. I study intergenerational income mobility of both men and women during the end of the 19th century to early 20th century, providing the first direct estimate for female mobility during this time period. Using a set of marriage certificates from Massachusetts over the period of 1880-1910, I link men and women to their 1880 and 1910 census records to obtain a measure of occupational standing for two generations. I measure intergenerational mobility for men by regressing the sons occupational income score on that of the father. Due to the absence of women in the work force during this period, intergenerational mobility for women is measured by the correlation in husbands occupational income score and the wifes fathers occupational income score. The direct-linked intergenerational elasticity of income for women is lower than for men, meaning that mobility for women is higher than mobility for men during this time period. I find an overall higher mobility level during this time period compared to the modern period.

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Authors: Craig, Jacqueline K

Institution: Miami University

Department: Economics

Advisor: Dr. Gergory T. Niemesh

Degree: Master of Arts

Publisher Location: Oxford, Ohio

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Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Gender, Labor Force and Occupational Structure, Poverty and Welfare

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