The Role of Human Development for a Successful Green Transition

The Role of Human Development for a Successful Green Transition | (News and Research 339) As the world continues to grapple with climate change impacts, policies aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decouple the economy from natural resource consumption must also address the green transition’s unintended consequences, particularly for the poor and vulnerable. InContinue reading “The Role of Human Development for a Successful Green Transition”

50 Years after Landmark Study, Returns to Education Remain Strong

50 Years after Landmark Study, Returns to Education Remain Strong | (News and Research 337) 50 years after landmark study, returns to education remain strong | This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Returns to education: An International Comparison by George Psacharopoulos. The book led to a revolution in analyses of the returns toContinue reading “50 Years after Landmark Study, Returns to Education Remain Strong”

Comprehensive Education Works

Comprehensive Education Works | (News and Research 335) Comprehensive education works: Finnish reforms of 1970s improved learning outcomes, and promoted equity and growth | 2022 Klein Lecture: Parental Education and Invention: The Finnish Enigma | Philippe Aghion, Ufuk Akcigit, Ari Hyytinen, Otto Toivanen | Why is invention strongly positively correlated with parental income not onlyContinue reading “Comprehensive Education Works”

The Returns to Education

News and Research 332 Returns to Education Turns 50 | March 29, 2023 | 8:30AM-1:15PM EDT New room: MC C2-350 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book, Returns to Education: An International Comparison by George Psacharopoulos, the renowned economist, and former World Bank staffer. This event recognizes this milestone and reassessesContinue reading “The Returns to Education”