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Decomposing Differences in the First Moment

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  • Yun, Myeong-Su

    (Inha University)

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We propose a simple methodology for decomposing differences in the first moment into characteristics and coefficients effects. This methodology provides a way to apply the Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition to a non-linear function for both aggregate and detailed decompositions.

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  • Yun, Myeong-Su, 2003. "Decomposing Differences in the First Moment," IZA Discussion Papers 877, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
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    Keywords

    coefficients effect; characteristics effect; decomposition analysis;
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    JEL classification:

    • C20 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - General
    • J70 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor Discrimination - - - General

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