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The role of information on return to human capital: a laboratory experiment on educational choices

Using experimental economics, this study examines the role of labour market information (LMI) and education in expl... Show more
Using experimental economics, this study examines the role of labour market information (LMI) and education in explaining human capital investment by adults. LMI matters, and can be improved, but it influences education investment decisions far more for young adults than for older adults. LMI can serve to increase young people's willingness to invest in education, but is not likely to have a strong impact on the educational investment decisions of older adults.
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Authors: Johnson, Cathleen; Montmarquette, Claude; Viennot-Briot, Nathalie

Corporate authors: Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2006

Geographic subjects: North America; Canada

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: HRSDC-IC-SSHRC Skills Research Initiative working paper

Subjects: Labour market; Skills and knowledge; Finance ... [+] Show more