The major purpose of the research reported was to assess whether developmental changes in performance on standard psychological tests may be more a reflection of educational experience than maturation or traditional socialization practices. The investigation was reported in three phases: 1) description of the general and specific experimental…

Uses data from 1984, 1989, and 1992 household surveys to investigate the earnings/education relationship in Mexico. Time-series analysis results indicate that the returns to investment in education are depressed during an economic recession and rise again as economic growth resumes. Returns to education remain high, even after significantly…