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25th – 27th June 2008, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Keynote Speaker
Edward P. Lazear, Council of Economic Advisors and Stanford University
Christian Dustmann, University College London
Joop Hartog, University of Amsterdam
The Programme
To discuss and exchange international research in the field of vocational education and training, the Swiss Leading House on Economics of Education, Firm Behaviour and Training Policies organises an international conference on the Economics of Education: Firm Behaviour and Training Policies. A pre-conference for doctoral students will take place on June 25, 2008.
Topics of Interest
Returns to training, Productivity effects and individual returns to vocational training, Apprenticeship training, Expenditures on education and training.
Organising Committee
Professor Uschi Backes-Gellner, University of Zurich, Professor Stefan C. Wolter, University of Berne.
Submission of Papers
We ask for the submission of theoretical, empirical and practical related papers. Researchers working in the above mentioned fields are invited to submit a full paper version electronically no later than January 15, 2008 to simone.tuor@isu.uzh.ch. Acceptance decisions will be communicated by end of February, 2008.