Browsing by Author "Behrman, Jere"

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    • The Right Skills for the Job? Rethinking Training Policies for Workers 

      Almeida, Rita; Behrman, Jere; Robalino, David (World Bank, 2012)
      This book addresses the question of how to build and upgrade job relevant skills. Specifically, the authors focus on three types of training programs relevant for individuals who are leaving formal general schooling or are ...

    • Wealth Gradients in Early Childhood Cognitive Development in Five Latin American Countries 

      Schady, Norbert; Behrman, Jere; Araujo, María Caridad; Azuero, Rodrigo; Bernal, Raquel; Bravo, David; Lopez-Boo, Florencia; Macours, Karen; Marshall, Daniela; Paxson, Christina; Vakis, Renos (The World Bank, 2014-02)
      Research from the United States shows that gaps in early cognitive and noncognitive abilities appear early in the life cycle. Little is known about this important question for developing countries. This paper provides new ...