Overqualification in the German labor market

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Starting Point.
• 2.1 Economic Context and Classification.
• 2.1.1 Supply Side.
• 2.1.2 Demand Side.
• 2.1.3 Equilibrium ..
• 2.2 Methodology and Literature Overview.
• 2.2.1 Measuring Overeducation.....
• 2.2.2 Overeducation Perspective
• 2.2.3 Upgrading View
• 2.3 General Findings.
• 2.3.1 Overeducation Perspective
• 2.3.2 Upgrading View
• 2.4 Relation to Labor Market Theories.
• 3. Background in and Findings for Germany.
• 3.1 Annotations to German Labor Market and Educational System.
• 3.2 Available Findings for Germany in Literature…...........
• 4. Own Investigations ......
• 4.1 Data Set and Sample Restriction.....
• 4.2 Analysis from Overeducation Perspective.....
• 4.2.1 Method 1 after Gottschalk und Hansen: Description and Implementation
• 4.2.2 Method 1 after Gottschalk und Hansen: Placement and Annotations
• 4.2.3 Method 2 on the basis of Worker Self-Assessment (WA).
• 4.2.4 Method 2 on the basis of Worker Self-Assessment (WA): Placement and Annotations.......
• 4.3 Analysis from Upgrading View.
• 4.3.1 Upgrading View on Method 1 after Gottschalk und Hansen
• 4.3.2 Upgrading View on Method 2 on the basis of Worker Self-Assessment (WA)........
• 5. Combining and Interpretation of Findings

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The main objective of this thesis is to provide a well-founded empirical analysis of overqualification in the German labor market, grounded in economic theory. The author explores the phenomenon of overqualification and its potential negative implications for individuals and the labor market as a whole.

• Examining the economic context and classification of overeducation
• Exploring different methodologies and their application in overeducation research
• Analyzing the implications of overqualification in the German labor market
• Investigating the perspectives of overeducation and upgrading on the labor market
• Combining and interpreting findings from various analytical methods

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 2 serves as the starting point for the analysis, introducing the concept of overeducation from an economic perspective. It discusses the role of education in the labor market, explores the implications of labor market heterogeneity, and outlines the various methodologies employed to study overeducation. Chapter 3 focuses on the German labor market and educational system, providing context for the analysis. It delves into the specific challenges and trends related to overqualification in Germany, referencing relevant existing research. Chapter 4 delves into the empirical analysis, employing different methods to assess overeducation. This chapter examines the data set and sample restrictions, providing a detailed analysis from both the overeducation and upgrading perspectives. Chapter 5 combines the findings from the different analytical methods used in Chapter 4, offering an interpretation of the results in relation to the broader context of overeducation in the German labor market.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work examines the phenomenon of overqualification in the German labor market, focusing on economic theory, empirical analysis, and the methodologies used to measure overeducation. The analysis utilizes data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) to explore the implications of overqualification on the labor market, taking into account both the overeducation and upgrading perspectives. Key topics include educational mismatch, labor market heterogeneity, labor market theories, and the relationship between education and employment in Germany.