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Journal of Economic Perspectives

ISSN 0895-3309 (Print) | ISSN 1944-7965 (Online)

The National Longitudinal Surveys

  • Michael R. Pergamit
  • Charles R. Pierret
  • Donna S. Rothstein
  • Jonathan R. Veum
Journal of Economic Perspectives
vol. 15, no. 2, Spring 2001
(pp. 239–253)
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Abstract

This article describes the design features and topical coverage of the National Longitudinal Surveys (NLS). The NLS are perhaps the oldest and most widely used panel surveys of individuals in the United States. These surveys were started in the mid-1960s to exam employment issues faced by different cohorts of the U.S. population. Since then, the NLS surveys have expanded to include two new cohorts of youth. Survey topic areas include employment, education, training, family relationships, financial well-being, and health. Information on data access is also provided.

Citation

Pergamit, Michael, R., Charles R. Pierret, Donna S. Rothstein, and Jonathan R. Veum. 2001. "The National Longitudinal Surveys." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 15 (2): 239–253. DOI: 10.1257/jep.15.2.239

JEL Classification

  • C83 Survey Methods; Sampling Methods
  • J13 Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth
  • J10 Demographic Economics: General
  • J20 Demand and Suppply of Labor: General
  • D10 Household Behavior: General
  • I10 Health: General
  • I20 Education and Research Institutions: General
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