An empirical test of the segmented labour market theory for the Netherlands |
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| Authors: | Hans Van Ophem |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Business and Public Administration , California State University , Bakefield, 9001 Stockdate Highway, Bakefield , California , 92182-0099 , USA;2. College of Business , San Diego State University , San Diego , California , 92182-0099 , USA |
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| Abstract: | In this paper an orthodox segmented labour market theory (SLM theory)is tested by means of the data provided by the research project, Quality of Labour 1977 (Zanders et al., 1977). The segmented labour market theory is restricted to the dual labour market approach, although a major extension is taken into account (a primary segment consisting of two tiers). The segments are created by making use of an objectivemethod. Nine quality characteristics of jobs are taken into account. A number of logit estimations are carried out to test the competing theories of human capital and the segmented labour market. The conclusion is that although discrimination in the labour market appears to exist, the SLM theory has to be rejected. |
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