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ECON 495
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Economics of Education and Human Capital
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BS
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(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
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Pre-requisites: ECON 211
Co-requisites: NONE
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The basic theory of investment in human capital. The relation between human capital and economic growth/development. The fundamental link between innate ability, education, and labor market outcomes. The effect of vocational versus general education on labor market outcomes. Gender/racial gaps in educational outcomes and the theory of signalling. The role of school and teacher quality on educational outcomes. Main policy issues in the economics of education.
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