Plausibly Exogenous [1608] - Elite Jobs (06/28/2024)

LHS Variable
Human capital

RHS Variable
Access to elite bureaucratic jobs

Source of Exogenous Variation
In Taiwan historically, quotas for successful applicants were set based on the 1948 populations of individuals' native provinces in mainland China. This resulted in a higher probability of success on the exam—and, thus, greater access to elite positions—for descendants of certain migrant groups. These preferential quotas were replaced in 1962 with a uniform admissions policy.

- Xu and Adhvaryu (2024), “The Human Capital Effects of Access to Elite Jobs”