Measuring Human Capital: A Comparative Analysis of PISA Background Factors.

Authors :: Muhlenberg, Elisabeth
Source :: Conference Papers -- Midwestern Political Science Association. 2006 Annual Meeting, p1-33. 0p. 5 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: This paper assesses macro-level structural factors and agent characteristics behind the OECD's student achievement scores (PISA) of more than 40 countries. Germany is used to show how measuring human capital connects education and the economy. ..PAT.-Conference Proceeding [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]