Ethnic clustering in schools and early career outcomes
How does ethnic clustering during compulsory schooling affect career paths of ethnic minority students? We evaluate the impact of foreign language-speaking students’ on other foreign language-speaking students.
A higher share of foreign language speakers in a cohort increases such a student’s probability of entering vocational rather than academic education. This effect is amplified if peers speak the same foreign language as the student observed. Furthermore, such clustering leads foreign language speakers to enrol in less difficult vocational education and to earn less. These peer effects are mainly driven by language acquisition, while ethnic networks play a minor role.
Speaker Profile
Professor Beatrix Eugster, Professor of Economics, Swiss Institute for Empirical Economic Research at the University of St. Gallen
Professor Eugster studied economics at the University of Zurich (Switzerland) and the University of Skövde (Sweden). In 2012, she attained a PhD in economics from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) and joined the University of St. Gallen.
Her main areas of research include health and labour economics, applied econometrics, and public economics with a focus on disability and integration. She studied the importance of culture for different outcomes, such as unemployment durations and the demand for social insurance.
She is also interested in optimal design of (social) insurances, especially unemployment, disability, and health insurance. Recent research focusses on inclusive education for children with disabilities and for minorities.
Weekly seminar series
As part of our Centre's vibrant research culture, we host a weekly seminar series. Visiting and invited researchers present current research relating to the economics of health and wellbeing, and the healthcare sector. Visitors are welcome to join these sessions where discussion and debate is encouraged.
For further information on our seminar series, please contact shannon.stanwell@monash.edu
Event Details
- Date:
- 29 March 2023 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- Venue:
- In-person at Caulfield campus, Building H, Level 9, Room H9.21
- Categories:
- CHE Seminar; Health Economics
Description
How does ethnic clustering during compulsory schooling affect career paths of ethnic minority students? We evaluate the impact of foreign language-speaking students’ on other foreign language-speaking students.
A higher share of foreign language speakers in a cohort increases such a student’s probability of entering vocational rather than academic education. This effect is amplified if peers speak the same foreign language as the student observed. Furthermore, such clustering leads foreign language speakers to enrol in less difficult vocational education and to earn less. These peer effects are mainly driven by language acquisition, while ethnic networks play a minor role.
Speaker Profile
Professor Beatrix Eugster, Professor of Economics, Swiss Institute for Empirical Economic Research at the University of St. Gallen
Professor Eugster studied economics at the University of Zurich (Switzerland) and the University of Skövde (Sweden). In 2012, she attained a PhD in economics from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) and joined the University of St. Gallen.
Her main areas of research include health and labour economics, applied econometrics, and public economics with a focus on disability and integration. She studied the importance of culture for different outcomes, such as unemployment durations and the demand for social insurance.
She is also interested in optimal design of (social) insurances, especially unemployment, disability, and health insurance. Recent research focusses on inclusive education for children with disabilities and for minorities.
Weekly seminar series
As part of our Centre's vibrant research culture, we host a weekly seminar series. Visiting and invited researchers present current research relating to the economics of health and wellbeing, and the healthcare sector. Visitors are welcome to join these sessions where discussion and debate is encouraged.
For further information on our seminar series, please contact shannon.stanwell@monash.edu