Entry:

Zhou, Xueguang, "Occupational Power, State Capacities, and the Diffusion of Licensing in the American States: 1890 to 1950," American Sociological Review, 58 (August, 1993), 536-552.


Abstract:

Analysis of 30 occupations between 1890 to 1950 shows that occupational power promotes licensing legislation, but state governments also play a significant role. The state's role differs by type of occupation. Licensing legislation diffuses across states for specific occupations.

GSS Years:

1989

Other Data Sets:

Census 1890-1950; Council of State Governments, 1952; Russell, Downs and Steel, 1990

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
PRESTIGE

RS OCCUPATIONAL PRESTIGE SCORE (1970)