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Author: Giles, Margaret

Title: Investment in Human Capital During Incarceration and Employment Prospects of Prisoners

Summary: Using the 2003 Survey of Prisoners in Western Australia, this paper examines the decision of prisoners to invest in education/training during their prison term and the potential labor market outcomes of this investment. The results suggest that prisoners use education/training to improve their skills in preparation for release from prison.

Details: Bonn: IZA (Institute for the Study of Labor), 2009. 34p.

Source: Discussion papers; 4582

Year: 2009

Country: Australia

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Shelf Number: 117314

Keywords:
Correctional Education (Australia)
Ex-Offenders (Employment)
Prisoners (Australia)
Vocational Education and Training (Australia)