Category Archives: Higher Education

Higher Education in the BRIC Member-Countries:Comparative Patterns and Policies

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Gopakumar

by Jandhyala BG Tilak economic and Political Weekly, April 6, 2013 The China – are experiencing a very high rate of growth in the demand for higher education. But they do not have the fiscal resources to meaningfully meet the … Continue reading →

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CHOICE OF COUNTRY BY THE FOREIGN BORN FOR PHD AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDY:A SIXTEEN-COUNTRY PERSPECTIVE

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gopakumar

by Paula Stephen; Chiara Franzoni and Giuseppe Scellato NBER Working Paper no.18809, February 2013 We analyze the decisions of foreign-born PhD and postdoctoral trainees to come to the United States vs. go to another country for training. Data are drawn … Continue reading →

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The Crisis in Higher Education

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Librarian

By Nicholas Carr/Thursday, September 27, 2011 A hundred years ago, higher education seemed on the verge of a technological revolution. The spread of a powerful new communication network—the modern postal system—had made it possible for universities to distribute their lessons … Continue reading →

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Seminar: GOD’S OWN COUNTRY a symposium on Kerala in transition , no.637 September 2012

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Librarian

GOD’S OWN COUNTRY a symposium on Kerala in transition symposium participants THE PROBLEM A short statement of the issues involved TRANSFORMATIONS AND TRIBULATIONS K.P. Kannan, Development Economist; Chairman, Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies and Centre of Science and Technology for … Continue reading →

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Some Issues in Higher Education

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Gopakumar

by Shobhit Mahajan Economic & Political Weekly August 4, 2012 A huge gap in the supply of higher education and demand for it has encouraged private sector participation, but a rigorous regulatory mechanism has to ensure high standards and affordability. … Continue reading →

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Roadmap for Educational Innovation in Institutions of Higher Learning:Towards Inter-University Centre for Innovation

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Gopakumar

by Anil K Gupta IIMA Working Paper No.2012-06-01, June 2012 It is ironic that while searching for models that promote excellence, we have not made the outstanding teachers and researchers the hub of future reforms. The fact that in any … Continue reading →

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Accessibility and Equity: A Challenge for Higher Education in India

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Sivakumar

by Ritimoni Bordoloi Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development ISSN 2222-2855 (Online) Vol.3, No.4, 2012 Education is power. It constitutes the foundation of all the multidimensional socio-economic development of a country. In the present context, we need manpower or human … Continue reading →

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Access Without Equity? Finding a Better Balance in Higher Education in Asia

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Gopakumar

Published by Asian developmnet Bank, April 2012 In Asia, the demand for higher education (HE) is on a relentless course in the near and medium term as reflected in current levels of participation. Governments planning to respond to this growth … Continue reading →

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The Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol.26, IssueNo.1, Winter 2012

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Librarian

Contents Symposium: Energy Challenges 1. Is There an Energy Efficiency Gap? (pp. 3-28) By Hunt Allcott and Michael Greenstone 2. Creating a Smarter U.S. Electricity Grid (pp. 29-48) By Paul L. Joskow 3. Prospects for Nuclear Power (pp. 49-66) By … Continue reading →

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Counting the Cost: Financing Asian Higher Education for Inclusive Growth

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Gopakumar

Published by Asian Development Bank, March 2012 Higher education (HE) systems in Asia have expanded rapidly over the past decade. This includes the rise of private HE institutions (HEIs) and privatization of public sector HEIs. This HE massification has stretched … Continue reading →

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