Racial Labor Market Gaps
研究能力、教育选择与黑人在劳动力市场结果上的差异，基于内生教育选择模型，使用NLSY79数据发现即使控制能力后仍存在显著种族差距，且用测试分数衡量能力可能过度补偿。
Abstract This paper studies the relationship between abilities, schooling choices, and black-white differentials in labor market outcomes. The analysis is based on a model of endogenous schooling choices. Agents’ schooling decisions are based on expected future earnings, family background, and unobserved abilities. Earnings are also determined by unobserved abilities. The analysis distinguishes unobserved abilities from observed test scores. The model is implemented using data from the NLSY79. The results indicate that, even after controlling for abilities, there exist significant racial labor market gaps. They also suggest that the standard practice of equating observed test scores may overcompensate for differentials in ability.