The economics of education

Daniele Checchi

The economics of education : human capital, family background and inequality /Daniele Checchi - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press , 2006. - xi, 278 pages ;24 cm.

The relevance of education --
The demand for education --
Liquidity constraints and access to education --
The supply of education --
Education financing --
The return on education --
Intergenerational persistence.


In an important contribution to educational policy, Daniele Checchi offers an economic perspective on the demand and supply for education. Using an international data set, he explores the reasons why, beyond a certain point, investment in education has not resulted in reductions in social inequalities.

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Social Sciences


Education--Economic aspects--Education--Finance

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