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Return on investment in education. Case study on education in Romania

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  • Pribac Loredana Ioana

    (“Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad)

  • Anghelina Andrei

    (“Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad)

  • Blaga Radu Lucian

    (“Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop, test and validate based on a conceptual research model, the influence of education on the GDP/capita, starting from relevant theories and empirical models from literature or implementing additional impact models and variables. Building on the model developed by Mincer (1995) on the yield rates of investment in education, we applied econometric models for Romania, for the period 1960-2010. The results led to a main conclusion, namely, the importance of investment in education is undeniable, it has positive effect on the economic growth of Romania.

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  • Pribac Loredana Ioana & Anghelina Andrei & Blaga Radu Lucian, 2016. "Return on investment in education. Case study on education in Romania," Studia Universitatis „Vasile Goldis” Arad – Economics Series, Sciendo, vol. 26(1), pages 26-39, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:suvges:v:26:y:2016:i:1:p:26-39:n:3
    DOI: 10.1515/sues-2016-0003
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    Keywords

    education; human capital; returns; investment in education; I25; O4;
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    JEL classification:

    • I25 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Economic Development
    • O4 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity

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