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Using tax deductions to promote lifelong learning : real and shifting responses
Berge, Wiljan van den; Jongen, Egbert L. W.; Wiel, … - 2017
Policymakers are concerned about potential underinvestment in lifelong learning. In this paper we study to what extent a tax deduction helps to stimulate post-initial training. Specifically, we employ a regression kink and regression discontinuity design as jumps in tax bracket rates generate...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011704275
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Universities in the market for continuing higher education
Wentzel, Bettina (contributor); Oelmann, Mark (contributor) - 2002
The purpose of the paper is to explain why and how American universities have taken the lead in continuing education compared to their European counterparts. In a first step we will discuss different notions of continuing education and develop an analytical framework to handle its various forms....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10001906813
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Measuring the returns to lifelong learning
Blanden, Jo; Buscha, Franz; Sturgis, Patrick; Urwin, Peter - 2010
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003943285
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Universities in the market for continuing higher education
Wentzel, Bettina; Oelmann, Mark - 2002
The purpose of the paper is to explain why and how American universities have taken the lead in continuing education compared to their European counterparts. In a first step we will discuss different notions of continuing education and develop an analytical framework to handle its various forms....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010270675
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Globalization, EU enlargement and income distribution
Breuss, Fritz - 2007
factors of production (capital and labor). In contrast, the consequences of FDI from the capital abundant country (EU) to the … country CGE model, including the EU and the CEEC. A panel regression for both regions separately, helps to decide empirically … advantage (increase in global net trade) has contributed to a decline in the labor income shares in the EU. Additionally, those …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011347055
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What do we really know about fiscal sustainability in the EU? A panel data diagnostic
Afonso, António; Rault, Christophe - 2007
We assess the sustainability of public finances in the EU15 over the period 1970-2006 using stationarity and … policy was sustainable both for the EU15 panel set, and within subperiods (1970-1991 and 1992-2006). …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011604866
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Business cycle synchronization and insurance mechanisms in the EU
Afonso, António; Furceri, Davide - 2007
In this paper we provide a positive exercise on past business-cycle correlations and risk sharing in the European Union, and on the ability of insurance mechanisms and fiscal policies to smooth income fluctuations. The results suggest in particular that while some of the new Member States have...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011604890
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Fiscal policy and growth: do financial crises make a difference?
Afonso, António; Grüner, Hans Peter; Kolerus, Christina - 2010
In this paper we assess to what extent in the existence of a financial crisis, government spending can contribute to mitigate economic downturns in the short run and whether such impact differs in crisis and non crisis times. We use panel analysis for a set of OECD and non-OECD countries for the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011605263
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Brain Drain - Brain Circulation or... What Else Happens or Should Happen to the Brains Some Aspects of Qualified Person Mobility/Migration
Breinbauer, Andreas - 2007
The article provides a general introductory overview of the (spatial) mobility of highly skilled/qualified persons and discusses the different terms of the mobility of the Highly Skilled, especially those of scientists. It outlines theoretical and empirical aspects of these movements and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011345409
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What do we really know about fiscal sustainability in the EU?: a panel data diagnostic
Afonso, António; Rault, Christophe - 2008
We assess the sustainability of public finances in the EU15 using stationarity and cointegration analysis. Specifically … revenues. While sustainability may be lacking in individual cases, fiscal policy was overall sustainable both for the EU15 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010264310