ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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ISBN: 9780190931919
Author: NEWNAN
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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15. Suppose that a researcher, using data on the number of years of education a person has received and their annual earnings from 150
individuals, estimates the OLS regression:
where Earnings is measured in thousands of dollars.
If the number of years of education a person receives increases by three, on average, the annual earnings of the individual would
(1)
by $
Note: Report answer in dollars.
Suppose that Meghan wants to earn at least $65,000 annually and she has recently earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics,
completing 16 years of education in total. She is considering whether she should pursue a Master's degree as well, which would involve
studying for two more years.
Which of the following statements is true?
00
Earnings = 40.68 + 1.46 Education,
A. She could have reached her income target without a Bachelor's degree by receiving education for only 12 years.
B. She is able to reach her income target with her current level of education.
C. She will reach her income target once she spends two more years earning a Master's degree.
D. She will not able to reach her income target even after spending two more years earning a Master's degree.
(1)
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decrease
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Transcribed Image Text:15. Suppose that a researcher, using data on the number of years of education a person has received and their annual earnings from 150 individuals, estimates the OLS regression: where Earnings is measured in thousands of dollars. If the number of years of education a person receives increases by three, on average, the annual earnings of the individual would (1) by $ Note: Report answer in dollars. Suppose that Meghan wants to earn at least $65,000 annually and she has recently earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics, completing 16 years of education in total. She is considering whether she should pursue a Master's degree as well, which would involve studying for two more years. Which of the following statements is true? 00 Earnings = 40.68 + 1.46 Education, A. She could have reached her income target without a Bachelor's degree by receiving education for only 12 years. B. She is able to reach her income target with her current level of education. C. She will reach her income target once she spends two more years earning a Master's degree. D. She will not able to reach her income target even after spending two more years earning a Master's degree. (1) increase decrease
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