Chapter 1 provides the first evaluation of a recent educational reform in England which reduced t... more Chapter 1 provides the first evaluation of a recent educational reform in England which reduced the content of the mathematics module studied by pupils aged 16-18. Using the National Pupil Database we look at the reform's impact on the probability that secondary school students will choose mathematics, and their attainment. We use information on previous academic achievement and other individual characteristics to understand which students have been mostly affected. We show that this reform sheds new light on one of the most important questions in education research: why women are less represented in STEM fields. In Chapter 2, we exploit variation in the labour demand to investigate whether the first job destination of graduates from different socio-economic backgrounds is differently affected by the business cycle. We use the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey and the Labour Force Survey across the period 2003-12. When the labour market is tight graduates from ...
This article uses variation in unemployment caused by the 2008 UK recession to analyse socio-econ... more This article uses variation in unemployment caused by the 2008 UK recession to analyse socio-economic gaps in graduate outcomes. Our data come from a survey that collects information on several cohorts of students from all English universities and reports their destinations at 6 months after graduation. The results show that, when graduating in a recession, students from less advantaged family backgrounds are more likely to become unemployed, to work part-time, and to earn less than students from more advantaged families. There is evidence that professional networks established while at university are important in explaining some of these socio-economic gaps in outcomes.
What role does integration play in reducing disparities in the labour market between ethnic minor... more What role does integration play in reducing disparities in the labour market between ethnic minority and white majority populations? We shed light on this question by comparing the socio-economic positions of ethnic minorities in co- and inter-ethnic partnerships. We implement propensity score matching techniques to account for selection bias. We find that ethnic minorities in co- and inter-ethnic unions are rarely comparable and a large part of the labour market differences is explained by their individual socio-demographic characteristics. Finally, having a white majority group partner affects the occupational position and labour market participation of only some groups of women.
Non-technical summary High rates of unemployment, inactivity, and concentration in certain occupa... more Non-technical summary High rates of unemployment, inactivity, and concentration in certain occupations are among the most relevant issues concerning ethnic minorities in the UK. In this context it is important to understand what role integration plays in reducing disparities in the labour market between ethnic minority and white majority populations. We shed light on this by considering having a partner of the white majority group as a proxy indicator of integration of ethnic minorities into British society. Using data from the first wave of Understanding Society (2009/2010) we compare the socio-economic positions of ethnic minorities in co-and inter-ethnic partnerships. We implement propensity score matching techniques to account for selection bias. We hypothesise the existence of several channels, such as social networks and language fluency, through which having a partner of the white majority population can help a member of the minority population to integrate into the society, ...
Chapter 1 provides the first evaluation of a recent educational reform in England which reduced t... more Chapter 1 provides the first evaluation of a recent educational reform in England which reduced the content of the mathematics module studied by pupils aged 16-18. Using the National Pupil Database we look at the reform's impact on the probability that secondary school students will choose mathematics, and their attainment. We use information on previous academic achievement and other individual characteristics to understand which students have been mostly affected. We show that this reform sheds new light on one of the most important questions in education research: why women are less represented in STEM fields. In Chapter 2, we exploit variation in the labour demand to investigate whether the first job destination of graduates from different socio-economic backgrounds is differently affected by the business cycle. We use the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey and the Labour Force Survey across the period 2003-12. When the labour market is tight graduates from ...
This article uses variation in unemployment caused by the 2008 UK recession to analyse socio-econ... more This article uses variation in unemployment caused by the 2008 UK recession to analyse socio-economic gaps in graduate outcomes. Our data come from a survey that collects information on several cohorts of students from all English universities and reports their destinations at 6 months after graduation. The results show that, when graduating in a recession, students from less advantaged family backgrounds are more likely to become unemployed, to work part-time, and to earn less than students from more advantaged families. There is evidence that professional networks established while at university are important in explaining some of these socio-economic gaps in outcomes.
What role does integration play in reducing disparities in the labour market between ethnic minor... more What role does integration play in reducing disparities in the labour market between ethnic minority and white majority populations? We shed light on this question by comparing the socio-economic positions of ethnic minorities in co- and inter-ethnic partnerships. We implement propensity score matching techniques to account for selection bias. We find that ethnic minorities in co- and inter-ethnic unions are rarely comparable and a large part of the labour market differences is explained by their individual socio-demographic characteristics. Finally, having a white majority group partner affects the occupational position and labour market participation of only some groups of women.
Non-technical summary High rates of unemployment, inactivity, and concentration in certain occupa... more Non-technical summary High rates of unemployment, inactivity, and concentration in certain occupations are among the most relevant issues concerning ethnic minorities in the UK. In this context it is important to understand what role integration plays in reducing disparities in the labour market between ethnic minority and white majority populations. We shed light on this by considering having a partner of the white majority group as a proxy indicator of integration of ethnic minorities into British society. Using data from the first wave of Understanding Society (2009/2010) we compare the socio-economic positions of ethnic minorities in co-and inter-ethnic partnerships. We implement propensity score matching techniques to account for selection bias. We hypothesise the existence of several channels, such as social networks and language fluency, through which having a partner of the white majority population can help a member of the minority population to integrate into the society, ...
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