The intergenerational transmission of liberal professions: nepotism versus abilities

Post date: 17-Oct-2014 13:19:57

4 DICEMBRE 2014, ore 15.00, Sala Riunioni Primo Piano

4 NOVEMBRE 2014, ore 11.00, Sala Riunioni Primo Piano

Relatrice: Dott.ssa Carmen Aina, UPO, DiSEI

Titolo: The intergenerational transmission of liberal professions: nepotism versus abilities

Abstract:

By using university administrative and survey data on Italian graduates, we analyze the transmission of liberal professions from fathers to children. We assess the e ect of nepotism and family networking, separately from other transmission channels, on the probability of choosing a degree that gives access to liberal professions, of obtaining a licensing and of starting a liberal profession. The results suggest that the e ect of nepotism and networking is irrelevant on the degree choice, modest on the success rate at the licensing exam, but large and signi.cant on the probability to start a liberal profession.

Keywords: Professional licensing, liberal profession, intergenerational mobility, nepotism

Co-Autori:

Cheti Nicoletti, DERS, University of York