Social isolation and inequality

Andrew Postlewaite; Dan Silverman

doi:10.1007/s10888-005-9003-7

Social isolation and inequality

Andrew Postlewaite, Dan Silverman

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There is an increasing interest in the concept of social exclusion and the related concept of social isolation and their potential role in understanding inequality. We examine the degree to which voluntary separation from social activities during adolescence affects adult wages. It is well-known that participation in high school athletic programs leads to higher adult wages. We present empirical evidence that this premium is not primarily due to selection on predetermined characteristics valued in the labor market.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	243-262
Number of pages	20
Journal	Journal of Economic Inequality
Volume	3
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10888-005-9003-7
State	Published - Dec 2005
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Sociology and Political Science
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

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