Skills are a central source of high productivity and economic well-being. But what do we mean by productive skills …? Both with regard to measurement and policy, the primary focus in the U.S. has been on academic skills, as measured by tests … consensus is emerging that an array of non-academic skills and occupational skills may be at least as important for labor market …

. Regulatory policies should aim at raising labour market mobility to improve the matching of skills to jobs by easing the …. Finally, measures should improve the skills of individuals in vulnerable groups to enhance their opportunities to find better …

Improving education and skills is the linchpin to reduce income inequality and boost productivity growth. This paper … argues that to improve, and make better use of, the skills of the labour force, Chile could gain a lot from a comprehensive … and consistent Skills Strategy along three pillars: developing, activating and using skills effectively. Chile has made …

surveys of adult skills and educational performance suggest that younger cohorts are doing less well than their predecessors …. Many immigrants struggle both in school and in the labour market partly because of low skills and language difficulties …

individual’s labour market outcomes. However, a skilled population is not enough to achieve high and inclusive growth, as skills … numerous types of skills, the Survey of Adult Skills offers a unique opportunity to advance knowledge in this area and this …, numeracy and problem solving in technology-rich environments. It also shows how skills use, not only proficiency, affects a …