The Role of social institutions in inter-generational mobility

Nolan, Brian, 1953-; Esping-Andersen, Gøsta, 1947-; Whelan, Christopher T.

The Role of social institutions in inter-generational mobility

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Nolan, B, Esping-Andersen, G, Whelan, C. The Role of social institutions in inter-generational mobility. 2010. handle: http://hdl.handle.net/2072/51323

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In this study we examine the role of institutions in shaping inter-generational mobility behavior. Research has traditionally emphasized the role of educational systems but cummulative evidence suggests that variations in their design offer only a very limited explanation for observed mobility differences. We examine the impact of welfare states and, in particular, how early childhood and family policies may influence the impact of economic and cultural characteristics of origin families on child outcomes.