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Do Classical Studies Open your Mind?
Brunello, Giorgio; Esposito, Piero; Rocco, Lorenzo; … - 2023
We investigate whether classical studies in high school - that emphasize in Italy the study of ancient languages such as Latin and Greek - affect personality traits. Using Italian survey data, we compare individuals who did classical studies in high school with similar individuals who completed...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014000382
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Do Classical Studies Open Your Mind?
Brunello, Giorgio; Esposito, Piero; Rocco, Lorenzo; … - 2023
We investigate whether classical studies in high school – that emphasize in Italy the study of ancient languages such as Latin and Greek - affect personality traits. Using Italian survey data, we compare individuals who did classical studies in high school with similar individuals who...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014296729
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Do classical studies open your mind?
Brunello, Giorgio; Esposito, Piero; Rocco, Lorenzo; … - 2023
We investigate whether classical studies in high school - that emphasize in Italy the study of ancient languages such as Latin and Greek - affect personality traits. Using Italian survey data, we compare individuals who did classical studies in high school with similar individuals who completed...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014228211
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Increased compulsory school leaving age affects secondary school track choice and increases dropout rates in vocational training schools
Adamecz-Völgyi, Anna - 2018
This paper examines the effects of increasing the compulsory school leaving (CSL) age from 16 to 18 in Hungary using a regression discontinuity design (RDD) identification strategy. The new CSL age was introduced for those entering their first year of elementary school in 1998. Identification is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011958584
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Increased compulsory school leaving age affects secondary school track choice and increases dropout rates in vocational training schools
Adamecz-Völgyi, Anna - 2018
This paper examines the effects of increasing the compulsory school leaving (CSL) age from 16 to 18 in Hungary using a regression discontinuity design (RDD) identification strategy. The new CSL age was introduced for those entering their first year of elementary school in 1998. Identification is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012028722
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Separating state dependence, experience, and heterogeneity in a model of youth crime and education
Mancino, Maria Antonella; Navarro, Salvador; Rivers, … - 2015
We study the determinants of youth crime using a dynamic discrete choice model of crime and education. We allow past … education and criminal activities to affect current crime and educational decisions. We take advantage of a rich panel dataset … cognitive and social/emotional skills that feeds into the crime and education model. This allows us to separately identify the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010486993
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The impact of compulsory education on employment and earnings in a transition economy
Liwiński, Jacek - 2018
primary school education from 7 to 8 years. At the same time, the reform did not affect the education system at post …-primary levels, that is the system of secondary and higher education. In result, all education tracks were extended by one year … reform had a negative impact on the hourly earnings of individuals with primary education. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012131245
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Separating state dependence, experience, and heterogeneity in a model of youth crime and education
Mancino, Maria Antonella; Navarro, Salvador; Rivers, … - 2015
We study the determinants of youth crime using a dynamic discrete choice model of crime and education. We allow past … education and criminal activities to affect current crime and educational decisions. We take advantage of a rich panel dataset … cognitive and social/emotional skills that feeds into the crime and education model. This allows us to separately identify the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011379995
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The Returns to Education at Community Colleges: New Evidence from the Education Longitudinal Survey
Marcotte, Dave E. - 2016
Community colleges have long been recognized for their potential in providing access to post-secondary education for … years ago. In the meantime, the market for higher education has changed drastically, and the Great Recession and economy of … the evidence on the employment and earnings effects of community college education. I study the experiences of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011559630
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The Impact of Dual Apprenticeship Programs on Early Labour Market Outcomes: A Dynamic Approach
Neyt, Brecht; Verhaest, Dieter; Baert, Stijn - 2018
This study examines the impact of enrolling into dual apprenticeship programs in secondary education on six early … education framework – the effects of two distinct types of dual programs that combine part-time school- or training centre …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011984571