29.01.201612th Leading House Lecture on Economics of Education held by Stuart W. Elliott on „Computers and the Future of Skills and Productivity"

We are very happy to announce the 12th Leading House Lecture on Economics of Education on "Computers and the Future of Skills and Productivity" given by Stuart W. Elliott, PhD, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The lecture will be hold at the University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 14, Room: PLM 103/104 on 8 March 2016, 13:00-14:00. Please note that this Leading House Lecture will take place one hour later than usual.

Stuart W. Elliott PhD is the project leader for the study on the Future of Skill-Biased Technological Change in the Directorate of Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Before starting at the OECD in 2014, Elliott directed the Board on Testing and Assessment of the National Research Council in the US for over 10 years. In this role he led numerous studies on educational tests and indicators, assessment of science and 21st century skills, applications of information technology, and occupational preparation and certification.

If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at katharina.jaik@business.uzh.ch. We look forward to seeing you!