Theoretical and Applied Economics
No. 2 / 2011 (555)
The Effects of Economic Geography on Education in Romania
University of Coruña, Spain
Andres FAIÑA
University of Coruña, Spain
Cosmin-Gabriel BOLEA
University of Coruña, Spain
Abstract. This paper evaluates the role that geography plays in determining the distribution of educational attainment levels among Romanian counties. We provide evidence that, in Romania, educational levels are higher in those counties with greater market access. This finding corroborates the theoretical predictions of the Redding and Schott´s (2003) model and proves that remoteness is a penalty for the economic development and convergence of the Romanian counties.
Contents
Economics of Sustainable Development. Competitiveness and Economic Growth
The Particularities of the Economic Crisis in the Knowledge-Based Society
Adverse Selection Models with Three States of Nature
Sustaining an Effective ABC-ABM System
Consequences of the Budget Deficit in the Current Crisis in Romania. Implications on the Labor Market
Portfolio Risk Analysis using ARCH and GARCH Models in the Context of the Global Financial Crisis
Costs of Adopting a Common European Currency. Analysis in Terms of the Optimum Currency Areas Theory
The Effects of Economic Geography on Education in Romania
Statistical – Econometric Analysis of the Correlations between the Social Security Budget and the Main Macroeconomic Aggregates in Romania
Effects of the Current Economic Crisis on the Fiscal Variables in EU Countries
The Image of the Tourism Destination – a Supporting Element in the Development of the Regional Tourism Brand Study Case: Muntenia
Economic Crises and the Complexity of Animal Spirits Modeling
An Epistemological Perspective on the Quality of Life Concept
The Natural Rate of Unemployment and its Implications for Economic Policy
Estimation of Inflationary Expectations and the Effectiveness of Inflation Targeting Strategy
The Impact of Investments and Gross Value Added upon Earnings