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NLS

National Longitudinal Surveys

Labor outcomesPublicWorker-side
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Specific Type
Core labor force survey
Dataset Type
True panel/Longitudinal
Institution
BLS
Institution Type
Federal government
Level of Focus
Individual cohort panels
Most Granular Level
National level
Perspective
Worker-side
Time Coverage
1966-present
Frequency
Annual/Biennial depending on cohort
Sample Size
Multiple cohorts: NLSY79 (~12,700), NLSY97 (~9,000), historical cohorts
Geographic Detail
National
Occupational Classification
Census occupation codes
Industrial Classification
NAICS codes
Other Classification
Birth cohort design; multiple generations
Key Variables
Labor market history, education, family, health, program participation
AI/Tech Tracking
Computer and internet use in some supplements
Access Details
Publicly available through NLS Investigator tool
Notes
Multiple cohort panels; NLSY79 and NLSY97 currently active; planning new youth cohort; over 6,000 NLS-based publications

Key Papers

Extensive bibliography of 6,000+ publications available through NLS website