Education and Training in a Knowledge-Based Economy

Name: Education and Training in a Knowledge-Based Economy
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ISBN: 9780333919897

ISBN-10: 0333919890

ISBN-13: 9780333919897

Edition: 2000

Authors: J. A. M. Heijke, Joan Muysken

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This is a study of the economic effects of education and training, as determined by a proper match between education and jobs, the choices made in education, the quality of schools, technology innovation and the obsolescence of knowledge.

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List price: $109.99
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Limited
Publication date: 8/22/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 305
Size: 5.51" wide x 8.50" long
Weight: 1.254



List of Figures


List of Tables


Notes on the Contributors


Acknowledgements



Introduction




Education



On Returns to Education: Wandering along the Hills of Oru Land




A Stochastic Dynamic Programming Model of Education Choices in Sweden




The Choice of a Discipline at University: Risk versus Returns




The Effects of School Quality on Pupil Outcomes: an Overview




On Trickling Chimneys and Other Unemployment Misery




Training



Mismatch between Occupation and Education and the Costs and Benefits of Job-related Training




Over/Undereducation and Specific Training in Spain: Complementary or Substitute Components of Human Capital?




Vocational Training and the Poaching Externality: Evidence for France




Technological Change and Skill Obsolescence: the Case of German Apprenticeship Training




Perspectives



Technology, Globalisation and Employment: Analytical and Policy Challenges



Subject Index