Tesi etd-10102023-085813
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Type of thesis
Corso Ordinario Secondo Livello
Author
MONTEBOVI, ELENA
URN
etd-10102023-085813
Title
Job quality and wage distribution: Italy and US in comparison
Structure
Cl. Sc. Sociali - Scienze Economiche
Course
SCIENZE ECONOMICHE E MANAGERIALI - SCIENZE ECONOMICHE E MANAGERIALI
Committee
Tutor Prof. MONETA, ALESSIO
Relatore Prof.ssa VIRGILLITO, MARIA ENRICA
Presidente Prof. IRALDO, FABIO
Membro Dott.ssa CANTARELLI, PAOLA
Membro Prof. CINQUINI, LINO
Membro Prof. TENUCCI, ANDREA
Membro Prof. TESTA, FRANCESCO
Membro Prof. TURCHETTI, GIUSEPPE
Relatore Prof.ssa VIRGILLITO, MARIA ENRICA
Presidente Prof. IRALDO, FABIO
Membro Dott.ssa CANTARELLI, PAOLA
Membro Prof. CINQUINI, LINO
Membro Prof. TENUCCI, ANDREA
Membro Prof. TESTA, FRANCESCO
Membro Prof. TURCHETTI, GIUSEPPE
Keywords
- Education
- Job quality
- Labor market institutions
- Occupational characteristics
- Occupational segregation
- Wage estimation
Exam session start date
27/11/2023;
Availability
completa
Abstract
This thesis delves into the determinants of salaries, going beyond the traditional considerations of education and work experience. It specifically explores the concept of "job quality," which encompasses the distinctive attributes and characteristics that set various occupations apart. Job quality, computed through a factor analysis, encompasses elements such as the level of skills and knowledge required for a job, the degree of autonomy and discretion granted to workers, job security, career advancement, and other factors that define the anatomy of each occupation.<br><br>Through empirical analysis, this research demonstrates that income levels are not solely determined by an individual's level of education and job tenure. On the contrary, they are significantly influenced by the quality and unique characteristics of the work associated with a specific occupation.<br><br>Furthermore, this study extends its investigation to the United States in order to compare the Italian labor market with that of a country strongly differing in economic and socio-institutional factors. Surprisingly, it uncovers remarkable similarities in the distribution of job quality across occupational categories in both States, also underlining the widespread relevance of job quality in wage determination.<br><br>Briefly, this thesis contributes fresh insights into income dynamics by underscoring the pivotal role of occupational characteristics alongside conventional factors, while also shedding light on the persistent issue of gender segregation.
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