Essays about: "education economics"

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  1. 21. The Impact of Parental Education on the Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Farahim Suleymanli; [2023]
    Keywords : ASD; DML; PLR; IRM; early detection; parental education; causal inference; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Utilizing the Double Machine Learning (DML) framework with both Partially Linear Regression (PLR) and Interactive Regression Models (IRM), this study examined the crucial role of parental education in the early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Analysis was conducted on comprehensive data from the National Survey of Children's Health spanning the years 2017 to 2021. READ MORE

  3. 22. How to Improve Student Performance? A look inside the box of teachers' education

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Francisco Cobos Cabral; [2023]
    Keywords : Education; teachers education; student performance; PISA; TALIS; pedagogy; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Improving the quality of education is imperative for economic development, and educating teachers has been seen as one of the main ways to increase educational quality. Yet, there is conflicting evidence about the importance or effectiveness of teacher’s education to improve student outcomes. READ MORE

  4. 23. Something in the Air: Fetal air pollution exposure and long-run labour outcomes: Evidence from Germany.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Johanna Lidman; [2023]
    Keywords : Fetal origins hypothesis; Air pollution; Avoidance behavior; Human capital; Sibling comparisons; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study examines the long-run impact of air pollution exposure at the month of birth and during pregnancy on labour outcomes in Germany. I match air pollution levels on a federal-state level to a longitudinal survey sample on individuals born in Germany. READ MORE

  5. 24. Brands Mobilising Sustainable Consumption by Craft

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Evianna Sipilä; Beatrice Ursing; [2023]
    Keywords : slow fashion; craft consumer; prosumers; environmental sustainability; social sustainability; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to gain a nuanced understanding of how craft-oriented brands mobilise consumers to slow down fashion consumption. A qualitative, multiple case study was conducted with three case companies: Fæbrik, FabPatch and Nudie Jeans, applying methods such as expert interviews and complementary online observation. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Causes of Digital Divide in Nigeria: The Context of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Omolara Francisca Oluda; Chimechefulam Josephs; [2023]
    Keywords : digital divide; Nigeria law reform; ICT device usage; digital literacy; digital technology.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Digital divide is the gap between individuals who have access to and can use the internet and ICT devices and those who do not. In this thesis, factors such as income, education, positional categories, electrical power supply, digital literacy etc. are identified as contributors to the cause of digital divide in Nigeria. READ MORE