The school-to-work transition, education-job mismatch and the effect on income / Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim

Mohd Amirul Rafiq , Abu Rahim (2024) The school-to-work transition, education-job mismatch and the effect on income / Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim. PhD thesis, Universiti Malaya.

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      Abstract

      This study investigates the interplay between school-to-work transition (SWT), education-job mismatch, and income among young workers in Malaysia. Using data from the 2018 Survey on School-to-Work Transition of Young Malaysians (SWTS), the research addresses gaps in the literature by analysing characteristics that clarify relationships unique to Malaysia. The study explores determinants and quality of SWT length, education-job mismatch, and their effects on income. The analysis highlights several demographic characteristics playing significant roles in influencing the quality of SWT length and education-job mismatch. The study reveals that tertiary-educated young workers in Malaysia secure jobs faster but face prolonged transition periods. Additionally, overeducated individuals experience significant income penalties, and gender composition influences income differentials, with broader gender income gaps among overeducated workers. The study emphasises the need for comprehensive labour market policies, advocating for a broader perspective beyond economic growth, with a focus on enhancing both passive and active labour market policies for vulnerable populations, particularly the younger generation.

      Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
      Additional Information: Thesis (PhD) – Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya, 2024.
      Uncontrolled Keywords: School-to-work transition; Education-job mismatch; Overeducated; Earnings differential; Pay gap
      Subjects: H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
      Divisions: Faculty of Business and Accountancy
      Depositing User: Mr Mohd Safri Tahir
      Date Deposited: 12 Sep 2024 07:54
      Last Modified: 12 Sep 2024 07:54
      URI: http://studentsrepo.um.edu.my/id/eprint/15356

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