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Age-grade gap from different theoretical perspectives

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  • Rosana Ribeiro
  • Maria Cristina Cacciamali

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The purpose of this article is to analyze the determinants of the age-grade gap based on the human capital theory and some education sociology approaches. The article also shows the range and limitations of the Family Scholarship Transfer Programme (programa Bolsa Familia) in this age-grade gap reduction process. From the investigated theoretical aspects it can be concluded that this Programme would only show long-term effectiveness in the poverty reduction process if supported by at least a combination of programs and actions aimed at improving this educational indicator. JEL Classification: I25.

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  • Rosana Ribeiro & Maria Cristina Cacciamali, 2012. "Age-grade gap from different theoretical perspectives," Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Center of Political Economy, vol. 32(3), pages 497-512.
    • Handle: RePEc:ekm:repojs:v:32:y:2012:i:3:p:497-512:id:366
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    Keywords

    age-grade gap; human capital; Bolsa Família Programme;
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    JEL classification:

    • I25 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Economic Development

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