| 来源类型 | Discussion paper |
| 规范类型 | 论文 |
| 来源ID | DP11250 |
| DP11250 Sociocultural Background and Choice of STEM Majors at University | |
| Aderonke Osikominu; Volker Grossmann | |
| 发表日期 | 2016-04-28 |
| 出版年 | 2016 |
| 语种 | 英语 |
| 摘要 | This paper examines the role of the sociocultural background of students for choosing STEM majors at university. We combine survey data on university graduates in Switzerland with municipality level information from the census, referenda and elections. We characterize a student's home environment with respect to political attitudes and religious background. Our empirical estimates are based on a generalized Roy model for the choice of study field. Identification exploits individual differences in the cost of studying a STEM field. Students from conservative backgrounds are more likely to study a STEM field, with a stronger response of men compared with women. |
| 主题 | Labour Economics |
| 关键词 | Choice of field of study Generalized roy model Sociocultural environment Stem fields |
| URL | https://cepr.org/publications/dp11250 |
| 来源智库 | Centre for Economic Policy Research (United Kingdom) |
| 资源类型 | 智库出版物 |
| 条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.153/handle/2XGU8XDN/540068 |
| 推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Aderonke Osikominu,Volker Grossmann. DP11250 Sociocultural Background and Choice of STEM Majors at University. 2016. |
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