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Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
- Harmonization table
- Supplemental programming
- Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
class Yrschool2 : public Editor {
public:
Yrschool2(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
void edit() {
long a = getRecoded();
switch (dataSet) {
case dataset_id::il1972a: {
if (IL1972A_0415() == 99 && IL1972A_0431() >= 15)
a = 0;
} break;
case dataset_id::il1983a: {
if (IL1983A_0433() == 99 && IL1983A_0403() >= 15)
a = 0;
} break;
case dataset_id::il1995a: {
if (IL1995A_0419() == 0 && IL1995A_0404() >= 15)
a = 0;
} break;
}
setData(a);
}
};
Description
YRSCHOOL2 indicates the number of years of schooling the person completed, categorized into multi-year intervals. Only formal schooling is counted. Courses lasting less than a year are excluded.
The variable is only available for Israel. Most other countries have more detailed information on years of schooling in YRSCHOOL. Information on level of schooling and degree is available in EDATTAIN.
Universe
- Israel 1972: Persons age 14+
- Israel 1983: Persons age 15+
- Israel 1995: Persons age 15+
- Israel 2008: Persons age 15+
Availability
- Israel: 1972, 1983, 1995, 2008

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