Assessing growth in occupational licensing of low-income occupations: 1993-2012. Issue 2 (9th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Timmons, Edward; Meehan, Brian; Meehan, Andrew; Hazenstab, John
• Is Part Of: Journal of entrepreneurship and public policy. Volume 7:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 178
• Page End: 218
• Publication Date: 2018-07-09
• Subjects: Entrepreneurship -- Labour mobility -- Occupational licensing; Entrepreneurship -- Government policy -- Periodicals; 338.0405
• DOI: 10.1108/JEPP-D-18-00006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2045-2101

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to document the changes in low- and moderate-income occupational licensing over time. Design/methodology/approach: Using US state level data, the authors document the rise in occupational licensing for low- and moderate-income occupations over the 1993-2012 period. Findings: States averaged 32 additional low- and moderate-income occupations licensed over this period. Louisiana added the most licenses with 59 new licenses for these occupations, while Oklahoma and Kentucky only added 15 licenses for these low- and moderate-income occupations. Originality/value: These data have not been documented before and should provide useful for future research into occupational licensing.