In this paper, we study the connection between growth and human capital in a convergence regression for the panel of Italian regions. We include measures of average primary, secondary and tertiary education. We find that increased education seems to contribute to growth only in the South. Decomposing total schooling into its three constituent…

In response to earlier article (Jordan et al. 1989) showing per capita publication increases, up to a point, with department size and is higher at private institutions than elsewhere, this article demonstrates impact of both private vs. public affiliation as well as department size on per capita publication plunges after controlling for both…

In reply to the above article by Golden and Carstensen, extends earlier research on faculty research productivity. Findings indicate that research performance is enhanced by department size (at a diminishing rate), private organization, grant support, a larger pool of graduate students, and a quality research library. (MLF)

The determinants of Scholastic Aptitude Test scores are estimated for 1982 in a regression analysis correcting for the proportion of students taking the test. Schooling variables and statewide graduation standards proved insignificant. Demographic variables (family size and education levels) proved significant and help explain SAT score decline in…

In response to the above article by Meador et al., shows that graduate faculty ratings reflect total departmental publication performance rather than average research productivity. Hence, such ratings are a poor proxy for the dependent variable when modeling research output per faculty member. (MLF)