Analysis of the Evolution and Characterization of the Demand for Higher Education in Colombia
43 Pages Posted: 16 Apr 2012 Last revised: 22 Apr 2012
Date Written: December 1, 2011
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of economic literature regarding theories that analyze the demand for higher education from a microeconomic perspective. Some of the noteworthy fundamental theories included in this review include Becker's (1983) theory of human capital and some of its major criticism. This paper also presents a theoretical discussion of the differences between mandatory and post-mandatory education (at a university level). Additionally, it discusses the determining factors of post-mandatory education in industrialized countries as compared with those in developing countries. The final comments and recent bibliographic references are provided at the end of the document.
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Keywords: Demand for Higher Education, Choice Discrete models, Robust Estimation
JEL Classification: I20, J12, C35
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