Benjamin W. Arold prepared this study while he was working at the Center for Economics of Education at the ifo … the classroom and beyond. Chapter 2 demonstrates that the abolishment of compulsory religious education in Germany does … children and participating in the labor market. Chapter 3 provides evidence that the content of science education standards in …

In developing countries, rising incomes, increased demand for more skilled labor, and government investments of … rates and completed years of schooling. Nevertheless, in many countries substantial education gaps persist between rich and …