ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the theoretical and empirical literature with regard to the skill mismatch of migrant and domestic workers. It analyses of the large WageIndicator dataset. The dataset holds detailed information on occupation, extending the International Labour Organisation (ILO's) International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO)-08 four-digit occupational classifications by adding further digits to approximately 1,700 occupations. The chapter explores the theoretical explanations of over education and under education, and the implications of such explanations for the higher incidence of over- and under education among migrants. It also investigates whether second generation migrants and individuals from ethnic minorities are more likely to be overeducated compared to domestic workers. As pointed out by Leuven and Oosterbeek in their overview study, few studies have addressed the incidence of over- and under education of migrants. For cross-country comparisons, the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) classification is most often used, applying seven educational attainment levels.
