Studies on Continuing Vocational Training in Germany

Studies on Continuing Vocational Training in Germany

Author: Anja Kuckulenz

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-06-28

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 3790819689

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This book offers a comprehensive empirical analysis of continuing vocational training in Germany. Specific issues concerning continuing training that are debated in academia as well as in public are discussed. Wage and productivity effects of training are analyzed, explicitly accounting for the heterogeneity of training participants. In addition, evidence is given on whether positive externalities of continuing training exist.


Using Evidence to Inform Policy

Using Evidence to Inform Policy

Author: Pete Lunn

Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd

Published: 2013-09-06

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0717162893

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Using Evidence to Inform Policy is a unique examination of how evidence can be used to improve policymaking, especially in challenging economic times. There is a need for transparency in government and policy decisions. Research and evidence can help to provide this transparency, and Using Evidence to Inform Policy outlines how. However, the book also demonstrates the complexity of the relationship between evidence and policy, arguing that in most cases good policy cannot be determined by evidence alone. Using Evidence to Inform Policy demonstrates the breadth and value of the contribution that evidence can make to policy. It presents eleven studies drawn from recent Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) research projects, illustrating different aspects of the relationship between evidence and policy, and how these vary by policy area. Using examples, the book demonstrates how national and international research can be used to good effect in policymaking. The theme of how evidence can influence policy is examined with reference to Ireland and the international experience and in a wide range of areas, including the economy, public infrastructure, innovation, competition, the labour market, financial regulation, healthcare, housing, education, government spending, public services and earnings. Each chapter tackles a question that's relevant to policymaking now, for example, how to protect consumers of financial services; what is the public's perception of public services and their implications for public sector reform?; how to explain changes in earnings and labour costs during the recession; what is the evidence for providing economic security through competition and regulatory policy?; do active labour market policies activate?; how to boost innovation and productivity in enterprises. The book is relevant to all those taking courses in economics, sociology, political science, governance, social policy and Irish Studies at postgraduate and undergraduate level, as well as civil servants, politicians, policymakers, researchers and analysts in the public sector.


Microeconometric Evaluation of Labour Market Policies

Microeconometric Evaluation of Labour Market Policies

Author: Marco Caliendo

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-01-23

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9783540287070

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The evaluation of labour market and other public policies has become increasingly important in recent years. In an era of tight government budgets, a thorough analysis of these measures is imperative. This book provides a comprehensive overview and assessment of the most relevant microeconometric evaluation methods. It focuses on the popular propensity score matching method and gives extensive guidance for its implementation. In the second part of the book, this method is used to evaluate the employment effects of job creation schemes on the participating individuals in Germany. Based on a large administrative dataset of over 11,000 participants, the study allows to draw policy-relevant conclusions for the first time.


Privatization for the Public Good?

Privatization for the Public Good?

Author: Felipe Barrera-Osorio

Publisher: Inter-American Development Bank

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1597820601

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This book provides a detailed microeconomic analysis of the impact of various privatizations in different countries in the region. Its central message is that in many cases, contrary to popular belief, society as a whole and in particular the poor have benefited from privatization. The book presents a careful analysis of the various mechanisms through which privatization has an impact on welfare, an analysis that by and large has been missing from the debate. Case studies of water sector privatization in Argentina and Colombia, and also the telecom industry in Peru are included.


Impact of Education and Training

Impact of Education and Training

Author: Pascaline Descy

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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What is the impact of education and training on economic growth, company performance and individual careers? This report gathers contributions from experts on research for the diverse benefits of education, training and skills. The picture is completed by case studies on the impact of active labour market policies.


The Foundations of Evaluation and Impact Research

The Foundations of Evaluation and Impact Research

Author: Pascaline Descy

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13:

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Recoge: 1. Philosophies and types of evaluation research - 2. Developing standards to evaluate vocational education and training programmmes - 3. Methods and limitations of evaluation and impact research - 4. From project to policy evaluation in vocational education and training - posible concepts and tools. Evidence fron countries in transition.