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The Interdisciplinary Character of Research in Education Economics

Baric, Vinko

Društvena istraživanja, 2003-01, Vol.12 (1-2), p.141-162 [Periódico revisado por pares]

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  • Título:
    The Interdisciplinary Character of Research in Education Economics
  • Autor: Baric, Vinko
  • Assuntos: Economic Theories ; Economics ; Education ; Educational Policy ; Human Capital ; Interdisciplinary Approach ; Social Science Research
  • É parte de: Društvena istraživanja, 2003-01, Vol.12 (1-2), p.141-162
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  • Descrição: Discusses the complex phenomenon of interdependence in the system of economic sciences, with focus on the interdisciplinary character of research in education economics. Although the term "historical development" cannot easily be connected with the length of existence of education economics, viewpoints on the mutual dependence of the income (wealth) earned & corresponding level of the nation's education can be found in classic works of economic thought. A significant turning point in the research on education economics commences with the emergence of the theory of human capital. In addition to analyzing the contribution of education to economic growth, this theory underlines the monetary & nonmonetary benefits it brings. Education is a form of human capital: it is human in the sense that it becomes part of a person & it is capital because it is a source of future earnings. Research in education economics has recently been directed toward several fields. Analysis is moving toward issues of equity & effectiveness in financing education. In this respect most countries have experienced the problem of distributing the costs of education between the individual & state, in addition to the required instruments for the realization of the syntagm "equality of opportunities in education." The socialization of the function of education, as the next field of research in education economics, explains the interdependence of social relations in education & the situation on the labor market. In developed market economies it is necessary to make a considerable effort toward a more effective inclusion of all educated individuals into the world of labor. The final part of the article analyzes the research attempts of Croatian scientists in the field of education economics. 42 References. Adapted from the source document.
  • Idioma: Croatian;Inglês

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