Research ArticleArticles
The Effect of Same-Gender or Same-Race Role Models on Occupation Choice
Evidence from Randomly Assigned Mentors at West Point
Michael S. Kofoed and Elizabeth mcGovney
Journal of Human Resources, March 2019, 54 (2) 430-467; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.54.2.0416.7838R1
Michael S. Kofoed
Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy, 607 Cullum Road, West Point, NY 10996.
Elizabeth mcGovney
Officer in the United States Army. The authors thank the Office of Economic and Manpower Analysis for providing the data and helpful feedback.

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In this issue
Journal of Human Resources
Vol. 54, Issue 2
31 Mar 2019
The Effect of Same-Gender or Same-Race Role Models on Occupation Choice
Michael S. Kofoed, Elizabeth mcGovney
Journal of Human Resources Mar 2019, 54 (2) 430-467; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.54.2.0416.7838R1