Annual income and identity formation among persons of Mexican descent

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This study shows that Mexican American people with dark skin and Native American features typically receive lower wages than Mexican Americans with lighter skin and European features.

Author: Mason, Patrick L.
Statistical Data Included, Compensation and benefits, Demographic aspects, Wages, Wages and salaries, Mexican Americans, Skin color

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How important are idiosyncratic shocks? Evidence from labor supply

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The effect of labor-market uncertainty on consumer spending and savings is analyzed.

Author: Telmer, Chris I., Storesletten, Kjetil, Yaron, Amir
Savings, Labor market

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Economic aspects, Economics, Econometrics
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