Handbook of the Economics of Education

This volume contains original contributions about research that has appeared at top research seminars and received grant funding in recent years. Contributors explore technical details that illuminate major methodological and theoretical insights. A resource for students and researchers interested in the economics of education and human capital more generally, this volume presents in-depth treatments that are too focused for other publications Demonstrates how new methodologies are yielding fresh perspectives in education economics Uses rich data to study issues of high contemporary policy relevance Explores innovations in higher education, competition, and the uses of technology INDICE: Competition - among private schools and among public schoolsCharter schoolsDeveloping country education policiesMethodology - the use and interpretation of randomized field trials Methodology - use of administrative data including register data, accountability information, etc.Field of study - field choice, scientists and engineers, post-graduatePrincipals, managementSchool structure (age of entry, middle schools, length of year/day, grade repetition)Cash transfersTechnology - use, impact, promiseRetirement and pensions of teachersTeacher ImpactsDebt, credit, and college participationIncentives for schools, teachers, and kidsGender and educationAdult education and trainingEarnings - tasks and skills

• ISBN: 978-0-444-63459-7
• Editorial: North Holland
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 782
• Fecha Publicación: 12/05/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés