New Directions in Measuring Intergenerational Mobility

Working Paper: CEPR ID: DP12959

Authors: Maia Gell; Jose Vicente Rodríguez Mora; Gary Solon

Abstract: In this paper we overview some recent literature that exemplify several of the cutting edges in research on intergenerational transmission of socioeconomic status and highlight some cross-cutting themes. We also offer a few suggestions for future research

Keywords: No keywords provided

JEL Codes: No JEL codes provided


Causal Claims Network Graph

Edges that are evidenced by causal inference methods are in orange, and the rest are in light blue.


Causal Claims

CauseEffect
Father's occupational earnings (J31)Grandson's socioeconomic status (I24)
Grandfather's occupational earnings (J17)Grandson's socioeconomic status (I24)
Parental socioeconomic status (I24)Grandson's socioeconomic status (I24)
Grandparental socioeconomic status (I24)Grandson's socioeconomic status (I24)
Omitted group effects (C20)Estimates of intergenerational mobility (J62)

Back to index