This dissertation consists of four distinct empirical essays that address various aspects of the economics of education …

While the majority of micro studies finds that rural education increases agricultural productivity, various recent … education in the international context appears to be a data problem related to the inappropriate use of enrolment and literacy … attainment, we show that education indeed has a highly significant, positive effect on agricultural productivity which is robust …

While the majority of micro studies finds that rural education increases agricultural productivity, various recent … of education in the international context is rather a data problem related to the use of enrolment and literacy … Barro-Lee educational attainment dataset, we show that education indeed has a highly significant, positive effect on …

We consider redistributional taxation between people with and without human capital if education is endogenous and if … other people receiving education and increases the quasi rents on their own human capital. It is surprising that this rather …

-sectional character of most available achievement data, and possible bias from unobserved country factors like culture. This chapter …

the role of education. Understanding the factors that shape attitudes towards peace is important in order to be successful … of education. While some authors have linked violent and extreme positions to ignorance and to low market opportunities …, others have found that education is positively correlated with being a member of a terrorist group. To better understand the …

Indonesia has made significant progress in increasing access to education over the last decade. Despite these … impressive trends, many children do not continue their education beyond the primary and junior secondary level. While a number of … factors influence a household's schooling decision, the direct and indirect costs of education are important particularly for …