List of abstracts
6: "Training, Informal Learning and Lifelong Learning"

Introductory Reading

Acemoglu, Daron and Jörn-Steffen Pischke (1999). Beyond Becker: Training in Imperfect Labor Markets. Economic Journal 109: pp. F112–F142. [link]

In this paper, we survey non-competitive theories of training. With competitive labor markets, firms never pay for investments in general training, whereas when labor markets are imperfect, firm-sponsored training arises as an equilibrium phenomenon. We discuss a variety of evidence which support the predictions of non-competitive theories, and we draw some tentative policy conclusions from these models.

Becker, Gary S. (1962). Investment in Human Capital: A Theoretical Analysis. Journal of Political Economy 70 : pp. 9–49. [link]

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Leuven, Edwin (2005). The Economics of Training: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Economic Surveys, Forthcoming.

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Patrinos, Harry A. (2003). Lifelong Learning in the Global Knowledge Economy: Challenges for Developing Countries. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. [link]

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List of abstracts 6: "Training, Informal Learning and Lifelong Learning"

Introductory Reading

Acemoglu, Daron and Jörn-Steffen Pischke (1999). Beyond Becker: Training in Imperfect Labor Markets. Economic Journal 109: pp. F112–F142. [link]

Becker, Gary S. (1962). Investment in Human Capital: A Theoretical Analysis. Journal of Political Economy 70 : pp. 9–49. [link]

Leuven, Edwin (2005). The Economics of Training: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Economic Surveys, Forthcoming.

Patrinos, Harry A. (2003). Lifelong Learning in the Global Knowledge Economy: Challenges for Developing Countries. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. [link]

List of abstracts
6: "Training, Informal Learning and Lifelong Learning"