high school enrollment rates for the provinces of Turkey. Summary measures of both interprovince and intraprovince … measure is an indicator of inequality in "access to education" within provinces. The purpose is to provide a nearly fifteen …

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

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

the vast majority of countries. Third, in many countries with low levels of education for both men and women in 1960 … better. Fourth, gender gaps rarely persist in countries where boys attain high levels of education. Most countries with large … education than men in some regions of the world. Although gender gaps in educational attainment are diminishing in most …

Cross-country studies reveal two consistent gender gaps in education - underachievement in school by boys and low rates …

This study examines the effects of the extension of compulsory schooling from 5 to 8 years in Turkey in 1997 - which …

This study examines the effects of the extension of compulsory schooling from 5 to 8 years in Turkey in 1997 – which …

because they achieve higher numeracy test scores than girls with the same education-related characteristics. …