Rise in Wage Inequality by Level of Education, 1975 to 2008

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Analyzes changes in wage inequality from 1975 through 2008, summarizing data and methodology, main findings, and policy options. Examines changes in educational attainment and increase in wage ineq...

Analyzes changes in wage inequality from 1975 through 2008, summarizing data and methodology, main findings, and policy options. Examines changes in educational attainment and increase in wage inequality by level of education. Reviews factors that may have changed relative demand for workers with different skills and institutional changes that may have affected distribution of wages. Includes tables and graphs.

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