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The economics of education applies the principles of economics to the analysis of education and education policy. This course is designed to give an overview of the field of the economics of education to students who are new to the discipline, whether or not they have prior economic training.听听
The module first introduces human capital theory and its application to estimating rates of return to education are examined. It then moves onto the demand for education and education supply by providers (both state and private). The main criteria for evaluating policy 鈥� efficiency and equity 鈥� are applied throughout the module, and to different stages of education.听听
Our aims for this module are as follows:听
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to enable students to understand basic economic principles and their application to education (including human capital theory and signalling);听
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to provide an economics perspective on education policy for students who have little or no prior knowledge of economics;听
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to enable students to understand the most important concepts in the economics of education literature, including the education production function;听
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to provide students with an overview of the most recent empirical evidence on effective policies in education from an economics perspectives;听
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to explain the role that education plays in promoting social mobility.听
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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