A large literature examines the link between shocks to households and the educational attainment of children. We use new data to estimate the impact of shocks to teachers on student learning in Mathematics and English. Using absenteeism in the 30 days preceding the survey as a measure of these...

In this paper, it is argued that the college textbook market provides a clear example of monopoly seeking as described by Tullock (1967, 1980). This behavior is also known as rent seeking. Since this market is important to students, this example of rent seeking will be of particular interest to them

This chapter considers why and how professional networking activities could be integrated in an IP law curriculum. It also reviews some of the ways in which this could be done, including: guest lectures, meetings with professionals, practical sessions/tutorials and job experience...

This paper reports the results of a content analysis of 38 textbooks across the three areas of financial accounting, management accounting, and auditing as recommended by institutions in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The overall picture to emerge is that IT and related topics are a...

Grundlagen -- Einordnung der Finanzwirtschaftslehre -- Begriffsabgrenzungen -- Überblick über die Finanzwirtschaft -- Investitionsrechnung -- Statische Investitionsrechnung -- Dynamische Investitionsrechnung -- Die optimale Investitionsentscheidung -- Finanzierung -- Kapitalbedarf --...

"Computer simulations, serious digital games, and gamification add fun and engagement to business courses, while also improving students' learning outcomes. Computer Simulations and Gaming provides business educators with the theoretical background, selection foundations, and implementation...