Aims. The clustering properties of a large sample of U-dropouts are investigated and compared to very precise results for B-dropouts from other studies to identify a possible evolution from z ∼ 4 to z ∼ 3. Methods. A population of ∼ 8800 candidates for star-forming galaxies at z = 3 is selected via the well-known Lyman-break technique from a large optical multicolour survey (the ESO Deep Public...

All rights reserved. Short sections of text, not to exceed two paragraphs, may be quoted without explicit permission, provided that full acknowledgement is given. 1 ABSTRACT This paper investigates the transition from high school to first job using data from the National Education Longitudinal Study 1988-2000. A proportional hazards model is estimated to identify the determinants of time-to-fir...

This paper presents an analysis of the determinants of re-employment probabilities for young workers in the U.S. Using data from the new National Longitudinal Survey youth cohort a model is developed to analyze the transition probabilities from nonemployraent to employment. The key factors examined include personal characteristics, unemployment income, local demand conditions, and duration depe...

To examine why court mandated offenders dropout of drug treatment and to compare their characteristics, treatment experiences, perceptions, and outcomes with treatment completers, we analyzed self-reported and administrative data on 542 dropouts (59%) and 384 completers (41%) assessed for Proposition 36 treatment by thirty sites in five California counties during 2004. At intake, dropouts had l...

  Background: Educational centers have higher standards for controlling noise pollution as it has been shown that noise pollution is a major cause of discomfort for teachers and students. Noise pollution reduces concentration, interferes in the conversation, and leads to dropouts and lower grades especially in mathematics. The present study aimed to evaluate noise pollution in the schools ...

Recent evidence suggests that conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs for schooling are effective in raising school enrollment and attendance. However, there is also reason to believe that such programs can affect other outcomes, such as the sexual behavior of their young beneficiaries. Zomba Cash Transfer Program is a randomized ongoing CCT intervention targeting young women in Malawi that pr...

We analyze the impacts of recent city minimum wage increases in California and nationwide, following a pre-analysis plan (PAP) registered prior to release data covering two years increases. For cities we find hint negative employment effects. Nationally, some evidence disemployment effects for teens, but not young adults or high school dropouts. City-specific analyses provide limited adverse on...

When children drop out of school, either temporarily or permanently, this poses a significant problem for both and society. In the Netherlands, care farms offering care-education programs school dropouts are emerging. While there is evidence their effectiveness, models explaining how such outdoor interventions may facilitate positive developments return to lacking. Using generic Context-Interve...

Data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth is used to empirically estimate the impact on the earnings capacities of young female dropouts if they were to return to complete either a regular high school education or a General Educational Development (GED) degree. To reduce the potential upward bias on these estimated rates of return, dropouts are allowed to have lower levels of innate a...