DETERMINANTS OF EDUCATION MISMATCH IN TURKEY: EVIDENCE FROM HOUSEHOLD LABOR FORCE SURVEYS

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Educational mismatch indicates the position in which a worker possesses a level of education higher or lowerthan the required level of education to hold and perform a particular job. Using Turkish Household LaborSurveys for the period 2009-2014 and 2-digit occupations, this study attempts to analyze some stylizedfacts about and determinants of educational mismatch in Turkish labor market. It is observed that theincidence of overeducation and its evolution differ for high school and higher education graduates. Takinginto account these differences, general profile of overeducated workers is presented via rich descriptiveanalysis. Separate annual multilogistic regressions are estimated for 2009 and 2014 to find and comparethe determinants of educational mismatch. Results indicate that the incidence of overeducation is risingamong high school graduates. Gender gaps are observed to be wider across high school graduates. Theprobability of being overeducated is higher for younger workers with less tenure. The effect of marital status,and status of the workplace (public/private) has different effects on the probability of being overeducatedfor high school and higher education graduates.