We use an experiment to explore how subjects learn to play against computers which are programmed to follow one of a number of standard learning algorithms. The learning theories are (unbeknown to subjects) a best response process, fictitious play, imitation, reinforcement learning, and a trial...

We introduce a generalized theoretical approach to study imitation and subject it to rigorous experimental testing. In our theoretical analysis we find that the different predictions of previous imitation models are due to different informational assumptions, not to different behavioral rules....

This study aims at disentangling the returns to formal, non-formal and informal training and fills key knowledge gaps. Informal learning is found to be by far the most common form of job-related learning at work. Learning informally at work is found to be associated with 3.5% higher wages, on...

Der Autor beschreibt Handlungsoptionen für die unterschiedlichen Bildungsbereiche und begründet konkrete Vorschläge und Anregungen für deren praktische Umsetzung. Deutlich wird, dass die eher isolierte Betrachtung der einzelnen Bildungsinstitutionen (Schule, Hochschule, berufliche und...