Ability, individual development and optimal selection decisions |
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Authors: | Dr Gerald Eisenkopf Prof Dr Christian Lukas |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Economics and Thurgau Institute of Economics, University of Konstanz, Box 131, 78457, Konstanz, Germany 2. Department of Economics, University of Konstanz, Box 144, 78457, Konstanz, Germany
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Abstract: | The paper analyzes different selection policies in education and business. We show that incorrect self-perceptions combined with imperfect performance measurement may cause significant welfare losses in selective educational systems, in particular if selection starts too early. Of course, these welfare losses can be mitigated by an investment in better ability assessment. However, an affirmative action policy could serve the same purpose as such an investment. We apply our analysis also to diversity management in firms. Based on positive discrimination we establish an efficiency argument for diversity management. |
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