1. Introduction: Education and Human Capital, Current Debates, and Policy Imperatives -- 2. Unpacking the Rhetorical Equity for Development: Is Equity Available in an Unequal Society? -- 3. Educational Expansion in Africa (1965–2010): Implications for Economic Inequality between Countries --...

This edited volume addresses a critical aspect of development in Africa: the intersection between education and governance. Using case studies and experiences from different parts of the continent, this book assesses how the potential for human resources, in terms of education, can be leveraged...

This paper documents a marked increase in international consumption risk sharing throughout the recent globalization period. Unlike earlier studies that have found it difficult to document a consistent effect of financial globalization on international consumption comovements, we make use of the...

Die globale Wirtschaftskrise hinterlässt ihre Spuren zunehmend auch auf den internationalen Arbeitsmärkten. Angesichts dramatischer Nachfrageeinbrüche auf den globalen Märkten für Güter und Dienstleistungen stehen Produktionskapazitäten und damit die Beschäftigung in den meisten...