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Cross-country studies have found a negative relationship between income inequality and economic growth. The main problem with the cross-country analyses is the poor quality of the data on income distribution. This paper tests the robustness of the cross-country results to the use of a more...
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Housing is more than just basic shelter - it can be a valuable monetary asset, both to households and nations. This book draws on research by experts at the Inter-American Development Bank and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to examine the economic, social and legal...
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This paper models the impact on economic growth of HIV/AIDS when the epidemic is in a mature phase, in contrast with previous studies focused on periods of expansion, as in African countries. Simulations for Honduras, the epicenter of the epidemic in Central America, show that AIDS is not likely...
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This paper considers the effects of trade unions on the education sector in Argentina and the channels of union … class days). Based on estimates of education production functions both in this paper and elsewhere, we expect this to …, education budget and teachers' salaries). Reviewing these results, we conclude that the impact of unions on students …
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The past decade has seen the emergence of numerous rigorous impact evaluations of teacher policies. This paper reviews the economic theory and empirical evidence on eight teacher policy goals: (1) setting clear expectations for teachers; (2) attracting the best into teaching; (3) preparing...
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The general objective of this project was to improve the quality of education at the Ticuna indigenous schools in the … people are the principal actors in the transformation of their education system. The outcomes of this program went beyond its …
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. While intergenerational education mobility has improved in recent decades, which may increase income mobility for younger … social exclusion, low access to higher education, and labor market discrimination.Abstract: Este artículo hace una revisión …
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education sector. The Framework responds to requests by the Board of Executive Directors for updated sector strategies following … Bank¿s overarching corporate strategies as well as the education sub-sector strategies written in the course of the past …
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In areas torn by war and violence, effective education can prepare the next generation for a productive life, heal … psychological wounds, prevent cyclical violence, and achieve peace. "From Bullets to Blackboards" profiles ten exemplary education …, primary and bilingual education, vocational skills for ex-combatants and displaced families, and training for human rights and …
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This study provides detailed accounting of the current levels of social exclusion in education and factors contributing … to them. It provides a quantitative and qualitative accounting and profiling of social exclusion in education in the … contextual factors intervening in the delivery of a quality education at all levels to socially excluded groups, particularly …
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