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Author: Lewis, L. S.
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1. Wanner, Richard A.
Lewis, L. S.
Economic Segmentation and the Course of the Occupational Career
Work and Occupations 10,3 (August 1983): 307-324.
Also: http://wox.sagepub.com/content/10/3/307.abstract
Cohort(s): Older Men
Publisher: Sage Publications
Keyword(s): Career Patterns; Dual Economic Theory; Education; Mobility; Occupations; Training

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The segmented labor market is studied to determine the difference of career paths of workers. Core industries are structured to maintain continuous production and skills acquisition. They have firm internal labor markets, unlike peripheral firms, which have low profit margins and high turnover. Using data from the NLS Older Men cohort, it is determined that the resources that have the greatest impact on the degree of status change in career development are the education and training variables. Core industries are found to be more upwardly mobile in the case of white or minority workers studied.
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Wanner, Richard A. and L. S. Lewis. "Economic Segmentation and the Course of the Occupational Career." Work and Occupations 10,3 (August 1983): 307-324.