Wages, School Quality, and Employment Demand

Explore the groundbreaking insights of David Card in his influential book, Wages, School Quality, and Employment Demand, published by Oxford University Press in 2016. Spanning 324 pages, this volume delves into the critical research conducted by Card and his collaborator Alan B. Krueger, who were honored with the IZA Prize in Labor Economics in 2006 for their remarkable contributions to the field.

In this compelling work, Card examines the intricate relationship between school quality, wage disparities across different demographics in the United States, and how fluctuations in the minimum wage impact employment and wage structures. This book is essential for anyone interested in labor economics, education policy, and the dynamics of employment demand. Discover the pivotal findings that continue to shape discussions in economic research and policy-making today.