Skill Mismatch and Training in Australia: Some Implications for Policy

Australian Economic Review, Vol. 40, No. 3, pp. 300-306, 2007

Posted: 19 Oct 2009

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George Messinis

Victoria University - Victoria Institute of Strategic Economic Studies

Nilss Olekalns

University of Melbourne - Department of Economics

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Date Written: 2007

Abstract

In this paper, we review what we know about the effects of over- and undereducation on earnings outcomes. We then discuss the role of training in modifying these outcomes. Finally, we draw some lessons for public policy from our findings.

Keywords: Training, Education, Overeducation, Wages, Human capital

JEL Classification: J240, J300, I210

Suggested Citation

Messinis, George and Olekalns, Nilss, Skill Mismatch and Training in Australia: Some Implications for Policy (2007). Australian Economic Review, Vol. 40, No. 3, pp. 300-306, 2007, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1488046

George Messinis (Contact Author)

Victoria University - Victoria Institute of Strategic Economic Studies ( email )

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Melbourne, Victoria 8001
Australia

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Nilss Olekalns

University of Melbourne - Department of Economics ( email )

Victoria 3010, 3010
Australia

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