Essays about: "John Ardelius"

Found 1 essay containing the words John Ardelius.

  1. 1. On the timing of motherhood and higher education

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : John Ardelius; Samuel Förnes; [2015]
    Keywords : Student effect; Education signaling; Human capital depreciation; Motherhood penalty; Income;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the economic trade-offs women face between pursuing a professional career and having children. Using the NLSY79 data and fertility shocks, we observe a natural experiment and isolate the effect of having children prior to or after college graduation. READ MORE