We use Swiss data to test whether intergenerational educational mobility is affected by the age at which children first enter (primary) school. Early age at school entry significantly affects mobility and reduces the relative advantage of children of better educated parents.age at entry, intergenerational transmission of education, educational mobility

Philipp C. Bauer

Regina T. Riphahn

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