This paper explores the anatomy of the boom, deep depression and recovery in the Finnish and Swedish economies in the period 1985-2000. These fifteen years are divided into three phases: (1) financial liberalization and the boom and the overheating of 1985-90, (2) the outbreak and spread of the...

The contribution made by economic theory when studying construction-related subjects has a muddled history. This theme was carefully reviewed in Ofori (1994) where he bluntly concluded that: 'Construction economics cannot be regarded as a bona-fide subject' (p. 304). This short note takes a...

This paper reports about a randomized field experiment in which first year economics and business students at the University of Amsterdam could earn financial rewards for passing the first year requirements within one year. Participants were assigned to a high, low and zero (control) reward...

University entrance examinations create a difficult time for parents and students in developing countries. Families are exhausted from tutoring expenditures, and students are under great pressure to succeed in their tests. Tight admission policies limit access to higher education and prevent a...

We investigate whether universities select by, or also shape, their students' personality, as implied by the human capital investment model. Using a nationally representative sample of Australian adolescents followed over eight years, we find that youth conscientiousness, internal locus of...

Total Quality Management activities are gaining prominence in higher education. Many universities and colleges are implementing these activities across their institutions and incorporating them into the curriculum. Total Quality Management adoption by academia may generally be attributed to...

In 2001, the Swedish system of student aid for college students was substantially re-formed; the grant-share of the total aid was increased, students were allowed to earn more without a reduction in student aid, and the repayment schedule of the loans was significantly tightened. In this paper, we...

Este artículo muestra la utilidad de los estudios sobre egresados de la educación superior en los procesos de evaluación de la calidad de instituciones y programas universitarios. Si bien reconoce que no existe unanimidad sobre la capacidad de los resultados de las encuestas para verificar la...

The reforms in the services sector have seen tremendous growth in the sector’s contribution of GDP across all economies around the world. In Uganda, the share of services to total GDP is more than half in nominal terms. In this regard, with deeper regional integration among East African...

This article discusses the claim of a new paradigm in the knowledge production and diffusion process, and the need to assess the regional and local implications of this modal shift. After introductory remarks included in the first part of the paper, its next section introduces the theme of...