Essays on human capital

Identifier:  TDX:1306

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX1306

Authors:  Pérez Reynosa, Jessica Helen

Abstract:
This thesis includes three essays on topics related to human capital.Chapter 1examines empirically the determinants of delegation of decision-making in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This chapter considers the human capital as an important factor which determines the allocation of decision rights within the firm. The last two chapters carry out an empirical analysis on the link between institutions, governance and education. In particular, Chapter 2 using a panel of countries covering the period 1970-2004, looks at the contribution of political leaders to enhance citizen’s educationand investigates how the educational attainment of the population is affected while a leader with higher education remains in office. Finally, Chapter 3analyzes the impact of duration of primary education on school enrollment, graduation and drop-outs rates. The empirical analysis draws upon a panel data for non-OECD countries covering the period 1970-2012.Each chapter can be considered independently of the rest