The Economics of Education and Training

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Dustmann, Christian (Editor), Fitzenberger, Bernd (Editor), Machin, Stephen (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg : Physica-Verlag HD, 2008.
• Series: Studies in Empirical Economics
• Subjects: Education.; Economics.; Management science.; Econometrics.; Labor economics.; Sociology.; Economics, general.; Labor Economics.; Sociology, general.; Education, general.

Education and training are key to explain the current competitive strengths of national economies, and to secure future competitiveness. While in the past educational and training institutions were often seen as providers of necessary skills for national economies, this view has changed dramatically...