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Vocational Teacher Productivity in Palembang: Education Production Function

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  • Evi Oktavia

    (Sriwijaya University)

  • Rosmiyati Chodijah Saleh

    (Sriwijaya University)

  • Yunisvita Yunisvita

    (Sriwijaya University)

Abstract

This study analyzedEducation Production Function by using human capital inputs, namely education and skills as well as wages toward output (productivity). The probability sampling method with the proportional random sampling technique was used to collect the data. 301 vocational teachers in Palembang became the sample of this study. By using multiple analysis tools, it was obtained that (1) Wages and skills had a positive and significant effect on productivity. (2) There were differences in productivity based on education categories. (3) Input determinant of teachers’ productivity was skill.

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  • Evi Oktavia & Rosmiyati Chodijah Saleh & Yunisvita Yunisvita, 2020. "Vocational Teacher Productivity in Palembang: Education Production Function," Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, Ovidius University of Constantza, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 0(2), pages 29-37, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ovi:oviste:v:xx:y:2020:i:2:p:29-37
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    Keywords

    labour productivity; wages; skill; education;
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    JEL classification:

    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity

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