Wage effects of on-the-job training: A meta-analysis

Carla Haelermans*, Lex Borghans

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Abstract

A meta-analysis is used to study the average wage effects of on-the-job training. This study shows that the average reported wage effect of on-the-job training, corrected for publication bias, is 2.6 per cent per course. The analyses reveal a substantial heterogeneity between training courses, while wage effects reported in studies based on instrumental variables and panel estimators are substantially lower than estimates based on techniques that do not correct for selectivity issues. Appropriate methodology and the quality of the data turn out to be crucial to determine the wage returns.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)502-528
Number of pages27
JournalBritish Journal of Industrial Relations
Volume50
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2012

Keywords

  • ADULT-EDUCATION
  • GENERALLY WORK
  • PRODUCTIVITY
  • RETURNS
  • EARNINGS
  • COHORT
  • EXPERIENCE
  • PROGRAMS
  • UNIONS
  • IMPACT

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