Abstract

VARELA LLAMAS, Rogelio  and  URCIAGA GARCIA, José. Diferencias salariales en México: una perspectiva de educación y actividad económica. Rev. educ. sup [online]. 2012, vol.41, n.162, pp.25-43. ISSN 0185-2760.

This paper analyzes the determinants for breadwinners' wage levels in Mexico through a labor perspective that integrates elements of human capital, sector of economic activity, establishment size, territory, as well as other attributes such as gender and type of job contract. We used the Heckman methodology to correct the self-selection bias, while using microdata from Mexico's 2008 National Survey of Household Income and Expenditures. The results indicate that human capital allocation is a variable that explains breadwinners' income increase. From the demand side, it is noted that establishment size also affects income. Individuals who have long term contracts and seniority perceive higher incomes than those who do not enjoy the same employment status.

Keywords : Wage differences; The human capital; Heckman's method.

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