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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.
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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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Journal of Human Resources Mar 2019, 54 (2) 430-467; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.54.2.0416.7838R1

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