Examines the influence of importance ratings of intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics of child care on parents' choice of care. Found that parents who value developmental characteristics of care chose center care and that parents for whom hours, location, and cost of care are important chose care at home. (RB)

Explores whether benefits of attending an elite college have kept pace with rising costs. Examines whether undergraduate college quality affects probability of attending graduate school, using data on three student cohorts from two national longitudinal studies. Generally, attending an elite private college significantly increases the probability…

As long as vocational education is presented as an investment in the future, it must stand the test of economic evaluation. Research on its economic effectiveness is essential to more informed public policy and support for vocational programs. (SK)