This paper analyzes the evolution of the educational performance of Argentinean students using data from the PISA 2000, 2006 and 2009 assessments. There are several reasons for this analysis. First, the comparatively low level of Argentina in the international context which, in 2009, ended...

During the economic recovery observed in Argentina since 2003 has occurred an evident reduction of unemployment in general and youth unemployment in particular. The unemployment rate for all ages fell from 15% in 2003 to 7% in 2011. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate of young people between 18 to...