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Peer reviewedGreenberg, David H.; Michalopoulos, Charles; Robins, Philip K. – Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 2003
Meta-analysis was conducted on 31 evaluations of 15 government-sponsored training programs for disadvantaged groups, 1964-1998. Earnings effects were largest for women, modest for men, and negligible for youth. Skills training increased earnings; basic education was not effective. No evidence was found that more expensive programs performed…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Disadvantaged, Federal Programs, Job Training
Peer reviewedGreeberg, David H.; Michalopoulos, Charles; Robins, Philip K. – Journal of Human Resources, 2004
Meta-analytic techniques are employed to find if the impacts of government funded training programs on earnings grew or deteriorated with time. Further, studies are recommended to understand the cost-effectiveness of training programs.
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Job Training, Financial Support, Government (Administrative Body)
