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Panel Study of Income Dynamics

Labor outcomesPublicWorker-side
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Specific Type
Core labor force survey
Dataset Type
True panel/Longitudinal
Institution
University of Michigan
Institution Type
Academia
Level of Focus
Individual/Household
Most Granular Level
State level, limited MSA
Perspective
Worker-side
Time Coverage
1968-present
Frequency
Biennial (Annual through 1997)
Sample Size
~10,000 families; 80,000+ individuals across waves
Geographic Detail
State; limited MSA
Occupational Classification
2-digit Census code
Industrial Classification
2-digit NAICS
Other Classification
Multigenerational genealogical design; supplement studies (CDS, TAS)
Key Variables
Income, employment, wealth, health, family dynamics
AI/Tech Tracking
Computer and internet
Access Details
Publicly available through PSID website; no cost to researchers
Notes
Longest-running US household panel (since 1968); follows descendants of original families; over 7,600 peer-reviewed publications

Key Papers

Hubmer (2023); Beraja & Zorzi (2022); Hill (1992) Journal of Human Resources; multiple publications in leading journals