The Journal of Labor Economics presents international research on issues affecting social and private behavior, and the economy.
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"Are children learning?" is a question that should inform all education policymaking. Yet in many countries, the answer to this question has remained
This series of policy notes (PNs) aims to support, over the medium term, a coherent and articulated policy dialogue on education and skills development that will help Bangladesh achieve its target of becoming a middle-income country. The main findings and key policy directions related to the three PNs are provided next, in section two. These findings are presented in a concise manner to remain relevant and useful for a diverse audience. A policy matrix also shows the cumulative findings of the PNs. Further work will be required to sequence these policy options. An analysis of costs of these policy levers will also be highly fruitful in determining the optimal mix of policy interventions.
Soysouvanh, Boualinh. 2013. “Development of Standards for Vocational Teachers at Bachelor Level in Lao PDR.” Research and Development Series 2, Regional Cooperation Platform for Vocational Teacher Education in Asia, Shanghai.
The fact that low-educated workers participate less often in further training is well documented in the economic literature (Bassanini et al., 2007).1 Booth and Bryan (2007) show that firms often p...
Abstract. Half of all college students will enroll in remedial coursework but evidence of its effectiveness is mixed. Using a regression-discontinuity
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This chapter provides a national context about how students progress in community colleges across the country. It includes data about students who take developmental education courses, how they move ...
This report presents the findings of an impact evaluation conducted for the Ninaweza program in Kenya. The report discusses the effectiveness of this comprehensive employability skills program model, which focused on information and communication technologies and life skills training for young women living in Nairobi's informal settlements.
Education Commission. 2016. The Learning Generation: Investing in Education for a Changing World. New York: Inter- national Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity.
Vermeersch, Christel M. J., and Michael R. Kremer. 2005. “School Meals, Educational Achievement, and School Competition: Evidence from a Randomized Evaluation.” Policy Research Working Paper 3523, World Bank, Washington, DC.
