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We show how significant may be the difference in the estimated returns to education in Poland conditional on the measure of wages used and the estimation approach applied. Combining information from two different Polish surveys from 2005... more
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This thesis consists of three empirical studies in economics of education on the determinants and consequences of language-in-education (LiE) policies. The “Environmental settings – Inputs – Processes – Immediate outcomes – Long-term... more
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      Decision MakingEconomics of EducationHierarchical Linear ModelingPedagogy
In this paper we study the occupational progress and earnings attainment of immigrants in Germany and compare them to native Germans. Our analysis is guided by the human capital, segmented labor market, and discrimination theories. To... more
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      DemographyHuman CapitalInternal migrationVocational Training
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This paper argues that pension funds can earn attractive risk-adjusted rates of return on targeted real estate investment in underserved capital markets. Targeted investing is designed to achieve both a financial and social return.... more
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In this article we discuss the salient features of the classical and neoclassical theories of competition and we test their fundamental propositions using data from Greek manufacturing industries. The cross section data of 3-digit (total... more
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Various approaches to preventing mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV have recently been, or are being, evaluated in developing countries, especially in Africa. New findings from these trials are now becoming available, the... more
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This report estimates the returns that private investors in infrastructure projects in Latin America really made on their investments, and assesses the adequacy of these returns relative to the risks taken-the cost of capital-and the... more
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This article advocates a new approach to assessing the desirability of downsizing. The model treats downsizing programs the same as any other projected investment by a firm. The steps involved in reaching a decision include: (a)... more
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Biblioteca de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Base de datos de artículos de revistas, ...
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Extraction of rice bran lipids was performed using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC−CO2) and liquid propane. To provide a basis for extraction efficiency, accelerated solvent extraction with hexane was performed at 100°C and 10.34 MPa.... more
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R&D investment has been widely regarded as an important input for firms, particularly for high-tech firms, to achieve competitive advantage within their industry. Hence, a number of high-tech firms are now investing substantial amounts... more
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SUMMARYAn on-farm trial was conducted in the northern Guinea savanna of Nigeria, over a period of five years, with the objectives of quantifying the effects on maize of applying cattle manure in combination with synthetic fertilizer with... more
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This report provides a synthesis review of what is known about career choices and impact of UK PhD graduates. The report was commissioned by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of its Science in Society strategy and... more
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Purpose-The purpose of this study is to analyse the performance of selected debt mutual fund schemes according to the terms of risk and return relationship, using simple statistical tools which can be easily understood by the investors.... more
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... Originality/value – Since the results from other empirical studies on the microeconomicdeterminants and consequences of inventories are somewhat contradictory, this study sheds more light to this issue by employing more sophisticated... more
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