This paper reviews empirical evidence, especially from Europe, on how education and
training policies can be designed to advance both efficiency and equity. Returns to …

This paper reviews cross-national research and policy debates about pathways between
education and work, and draws on this review to reflect on the utility of the pathways concept …

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' …

School-to-work patterns and issues are discussed for seven economies (France, Germany,
Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States). The …

Vocational education and training has played a central role in promoting the school-to-work
transition of young people. Despite this role, the return to Vocational Education and Training …

This paper reviews the existing evidence on workplace training in Europe in different data
sources-the CVTS, OECD data and the European Community Household Panel. We outline …

Apprenticeship varies greatly across countries, in terms of both quantity (numbers trained)
and quality (skill content); and across sectors and occupations within countries, in terms of …

The latest study investigating the cost–benefit ratio of apprenticeship training for Swiss
companies has shown that most apprentices offset the cost of their training during their …

Note: The general assessment of this report has been endorsed by all members of the
EENEE network (see www. education-economics. org). The authors would like to thank …

The skills, qualifications and credentials generated by educational systems are strongly
related to labour market attainment. The centrality of the educational system for the …