Browsing Centre for Applied Research at NHH (SNF) by Subject "education"
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The challenge of a rising skill premium for redistributive taxation
(Working paper, Working paper, 2006-02)The present paper analysis the challenge to redistribution programs posed by an increase in skill premium. The increase in skill premium, which we observe in most OECD countries, affects taxation through its effect on ... -
Human capital accumulation and migration in a peripheral EU region : the case of Basilicata
(Working paper, Working paper, 2003-09)The ability of a regional system to generate human capital is crucial, but it is not a sufficient condition leading to economic success. In this work we emphasise the importance of maintaining and attracting highly skilled ... -
Why the apple doesn’t fall far : understanding intergenerational transmission of human capital
(Working paper, Working paper, 2005)Parents with higher education levels have children with higher education levels. However, is this because parental education actually changes the outcomes of children, suggesting an important spillover of education policies, ...