Course: Economics of Education (5202-291)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Aderonke Osikominu (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

lecture with exercise

In-Class Hours Per Week:

3

Contents:

This course discusses the economic aspects of current issues in education, combining theoretical and empirical analysis. Topics include basic human capital theory, empirical issues in determining the true rate of return to education, intergenerational transmission of human capital, the provision of employer financed training, and the effectiveness of public sector sponsored training programs. We are especially interested in the implications of economic research for public policy.

Literature:

Borjas, G. (2012), Labor Economics, Boston: McGraw-Hill, 6th edition, chapter 6.

Additional references will be given in class.

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 5202-290 Applied Economics (compulsory)