Publications in: Economics of Education

A Feasibility Study Estimating the Value of Educational Imports from the UK

Published: June, 2011

London Economics were commissioned by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills to undertake a detailed assessment of the value of educational imports from the United Kingdom economy. Where possible, the analysis consisted of an assessment of the value of higher education tuition fee and non tuition fee expenditure along with the value of research […]

An Assessment of the Long Run Economic Returns Associated Education and Training Using DWP/ILR and HMRC Data

Published: June, 2011

An assessment of the long run economic returns associated education and training using DWP/ILR and HMRC data

Returns to BTEC Vocational Qualifications

Published: October, 2010

London Economics were commissioned by Pearson to undertake a detailed analysis of the earnings and employment effects associated with BTEC Qualifications. The analysis made use of information from 56 merged Labour Force Survey data sets to allow for an analysis of the marginal earnings and employment returns associated with these qualifications. The analysis also combined information […]

A Graduate Tax: Would It Work?

Published: September, 2010

London Economics were commissioned by million+ to consider the options surrounding a graduate tax as an alternative to the current system of fees and loans available to students. The analysis illustrated that a 1% graduate levy on earnings in excess of £15,000 achieved a cost-neutral impact for students/graduates, institutions and the Exchequer compared to current […]

Review of Student Support Arrangements in Other Countries

Published: September, 2010

London Economics were commissioned by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills to undertake a detailed information gathering exercise and analysis ahead of the Browner Review of higher education fees and funding Review. The analysis involved the collection of detailed information on the structure of student support arrangements for full and part time students in […]

Modelling Student Support Arrangements As Part of the Browne Review of Higher Education

Published: June, 2010

London Economics were commissioned by the Open University to undertake some detailed financial modeling of the fees and students support arrangements facing part-time students ahead of the Browne Review of higher education. The analysis illustrated the impact of a number of different fee assumptions and approaches to the funding of part time students to illustrate […]

The Economic Evidence on the Barriers Faced by Lone Parents in Wales in Accessing Employment and Training

Published: May, 2010

This research for the Welsh Assembly Government aims to study the relative importance of the various choices and constraints faced by lone parents in Wales and to establish a comprehensive list of the barriers faced by lone parents who wish to access work or learning.  

Model of Estate Costs (MEC)

Published: March, 2010

London Economics were commissioned by AUDE (University Association of Directors of Estate) to update and restructure the previous model of the non-residential estate costs. The new model, the Model of Estate Costs (MEC) allows the estimation of annualised financial costs for different types of freehold, leasehold and licence non-residential estate (teaching, research, etc) and of […]

Estimating the Price Elasticity of Demand for School Meals

Published: 2010

London Economics were commissioned by the School Food Trust to undertake an analysis of the relationship between the price charged for school meals and take up. The analysis involved an assessment of the academic literature relating to the elasticity of demand for food and food product with respect to price and income; an analysis of […]