This paper considers the issue of unemployment one of the most pressing issues facingthe UK and other governments, as the current recessions deepens. It begins by trying toaccurately date the beginning of the current downturn in the British economy, arguingthat it is clear that the recession...

This dissertation consists of three essays in labor and development economics. The first essay, “Bumpy Rides: School to Work Transitions in South Africa,” quantifies the importance of the option to re-enroll in the school to work transition of South African youth. I estimate a structural...

Education has always been linked to success. However, after the global economic crisis (in 2008) young people all over the world (especially in developing countries ) have started questioning if the mentioned idea is a proven fact. In order to view if a diploma is a guarantee of a bright future...