In this paper we study the relationship between human capital accumulation and economic growth using various measures of human capital frequently employed by researchers. We use semiparametric estimation techniques to uncover any nonlinearities that may exist.

Spillovers between research by industry or academic institutions and industrial output has been a subject of much interest for economists. In this paper we investigate the determinants of research output by European economics departements paying particular attention to spillovers from North...

This paper employs bivariate probit estimation procedures and non-independente selectivity adjustments to investigate the determinants of the joint welfare participation-labour supply decisions made by single male, single females, lone fathers and lone mothers, using data from the 1988-1989 LMAS.