Abstract This study investigates the incidence of overeducation among graduate workers in 21 European Union countries and its underlying factors based on the European Labor Force Survey 2016. Although controlling for a wide range of covariates, the particular interest lies in the role of fields of study for vertical educational mismatch. The study reveals country differences in the impact of these factors. Compared to Social sciences, male graduates from, for example, Education, Health and welfare, Engineering, and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) are less and those from Services and Natural sciences are more at risk in a clear majority of countries. These findings are robust against changes of the standard education. Moreover, some fields show gender-specific risks. We suggest that occupational closure, productivity signals and gender stereotypes answer for these cross-field and cross-country differentials. Moreover, country fixed effects point to relevant structural differences between national labor markets and between educational systems.

Anja Rossen

Christina Boll

André Wolf

IZA Journal of Labor Policy

The IZA Journal of Labor Policy publishes scientific articles that are relevant for policy-making. This refers to papers addressing the impact of institutional settings and policy interventions on labor market outcomes, both from a theoretical as well as from an empirical point of view. In addition, the IZA Journal of Labor Policy publishes literature reviews and meta-analyses that synthesize existing research on policy relevant issues.

The IZA Journal of Labor Policy publishes scientific articles that are relevant to policy-making. These articles address the impact of institutional settings and policy interventions on labor market outcomes, from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Additionally, the IZA Journal of Labor Policy publishes literature reviews and meta-analyses that synthesize existing research on policy-relevant issues.

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Patterns of Overeducation in Europe: The Role of Field of Study

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