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Occupational Licensing Author info | Abstract | Publisher info | Download info | Related research | Statistics Morris M. Kleiner
The study of the regulation of occupations has a long and distinguished tradition in economics. In this paper, I present the central arguments and unresolved issues involving the costs and benefits of occupational licensing. The main benefits that are suggested for occupational licensing involve improving quality for those persons receiving the service. In contrast, the costs attributed to this labor market institution are that it restricts the supply of labor to the occupation and thereby drives up the price of labor as well as of services rendered. Alternative public policies for this institution are identified.
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Volume (Year): 14 (2000)
Issue (Month): 4 (Fall)
Pages: 189-202
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