OAXACA: Stata module to compute the Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition
Abstract
-oaxaca- computes the so-called Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition, which is often used to analyze wage gaps by sex or race. Older versions of this routine are available as -oaxaca9- and -oaxaca8-.Download Info
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Software component provided by Boston College Department of Economics in its series Statistical Software Components with number S456936.Size:
Programming language: Stata
Requires: Stata version 9.2
Date of creation: 06 May 2008
Date of revision: 25 Aug 2011
Handle: RePEc:boc:bocode:s456936
Note: This module should be installed from within Stata by typing "ssc install oaxaca". Windows users should not attempt to download these files with a web browser.
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Related research
Keywords: Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition; outcome differential; wage gap;Other versions of this item:
- Ben Jann, 2008. "A Stata implementation of the Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition," ETH Zurich Sociology Working Papers 5, ETH Zurich, Chair of Sociology, revised 14 May 2008.
- C49 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Other
- C87 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Econometric Software
- J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials
- J71 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor Discrimination - - - Hiring and Firing
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