Search for dissertations about: "Björn Öckert"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Björn Öckert.
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1. We are (not) anonymous : Essays on anonymity, discrimination and online hate
Abstract : Haters gonna hate? - Anonymity, misogyny and hate against foreigners in online discussions on political topics. A crucial aspect of freedom of expression is anonymity, but anonymity is a contentious matter. It enables individuals to discuss without fear of repercussions, but anonymity can also lead to hateful writings threatening other's freedom. READ MORE
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2. Effects of higher education and the role of admission selection
Abstract : Study I Using Admission Selection Rules to Estimate the University Earnings Premium - A Regression-Discontinuity DesignThis study estimates the earnings premiums for university admission and graduation, using unique data from the admission selection process. Applicants and non-applicants for university in Sweden in 1982 are studied in terms of earnings in 1996. READ MORE
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3. Understanding Intergenerational Mobility : Inequality, Student Aid and Nature-Nurture Interactions
Abstract : Essay I: A body of evidence has emerged in the literature on intergenerational mobility documenting that unequal countries experience less social mobility: a relationship known as the Great Gatsby Curve. In this paper I estimate the Great Gatsby Curve within Sweden across 125 commuting zones and 20 cohorts, exploiting both cross-sectional and longitudinal variation. READ MORE
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4. "The importance of nature-nurture interactions in skill formation: Evidence from a large sample of adoptees" and "Does inequality reduce mobility? The Great Gatsby Curve and its mechanisms"
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5. Essays in education and family economics
Abstract : Paper 1: This paper examines the determinants of teacher turnover using matched employee-employer panel data from Swedish lower and upper secondary schools in a market-oriented institutional environment with a growing private sector and individually negotiated wages. I find statistically significant and robust negative correlations between mobility and monetary compensations. READ MORE