We review and extend the empirical literature that seeks evidence of a wedge between the
private and social returns to human capital, specifically education. This literature has two …

Although international students play a central role in addressing labour shortages and
strengthening the economies of receiving countries, research examining the workforce …

When I started writing this book, I knew I'd need to read piles of research but failed to foresee
the enormity of the piles. Education isn't just a major industry; it inspires researchers' …

This paper distinguishes between the human capital and signaling theories by estimating
the earnings return to a high school diploma. Unlike most indicators of education (eg, a year …

The prevalence of marijuana use among young people has risen rapidly in recent years,
causing concern over the potential impact on academic performance of such use. While …

Although researchers agree that more educated people typically engage in healthier
behaviors, they have not uncovered the reason why. This paper considers several …

Educational attainment is a core social background variable covered in each and every
survey of individuals. Since educational institutions and qualifications are difficult to …

We present the first published estimates of US adult mortality risk by detailed educational
degree, including advanced postsecondary degrees. We use the 1997–2002 National …

Are college degrees earned abroad worth less in the American economy than degrees
earned in the United States? Do the labor market penalties associated with holding a foreign …

The quality of educational attainment measures lies at the heart of many cross-national
micro-sociological research projects and international education statistics. This study aims at …