The effect of employment while in high school on educational attainment: a conditional difference-in-differences approach

Ethnic differences in intergenerational housing mobility in England and Wales
Buscha, F., Gorman, E., Sturgis, P. and Zhang, M. 2023. Ethnic differences in intergenerational housing mobility in England and Wales. Journal of Social Policy. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0047279423000570

Returns to Education: Individuals
Buscha, F. and Dickson, M. 2023. Returns to Education: Individuals. in: Zimmermann, K.F. (ed.) Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics Springer, Cham Springer.

Selective schooling and social mobility in England
Buscha, F., Gorman, E. and Sturgis, P. 2023. Selective schooling and social mobility in England. Labour Economics. 81 102336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.labeco.2023.102336

How much does degree choice matter?
Buscha, F., Britton, J., van der Erve, L., Belfied, C., Vignoles, A., Dickson, M., Walker, I., Dearden, L. and Sibieta, L. 2022. How much does degree choice matter? Labour Economics. 79 102268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.labeco.2022.102268

Spatial and social mobility in England and Wales: A sub‐national analysis of differences and trends over time
Buscha, F., Gorman, Emma and Sturgis, Patrick 2021. Spatial and social mobility in England and Wales: A sub‐national analysis of differences and trends over time. The British Journal of Sociology. 72 (5), pp. 1378-1393. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-4446.12885

The earnings returns to postgraduate degrees in the UK
Buscha, F., Britton, J., Dickson, M., van der Erve, L., Vignoles, A., Walker, I., Waltmann, B. and Zhu, Y. 2020. The earnings returns to postgraduate degrees in the UK. Department for Education.

The role of small businesses in employing the unemployed and inactive
Buscha, F. and Urwin, P. 2020. The role of small businesses in employing the unemployed and inactive. in: Saridakis, G. and Cowling, M (ed.) Handbook of Quantitative Research Methods in Entrepreneurship Edward Elgar. pp. 139-179

The impact of undergraduate degrees on early-career earnings
Belfield, C., Britton, J., Buscha, F., Dearden, L., Dickson, M., van der Erve, L., Sibieta, A., Vignoles, A., Walker, I. and Zhu, Y. 2018. The impact of undergraduate degrees on early-career earnings. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/undergraduate-degrees-labour-market-returns Department for Education.

The relative labour market returns to different degrees
Belfield, C., Britton, J., Buscha, F., Dearden, L., Dickson, M., van der Erve, L., Sibieta, L., Vignoles, A., Walker, I. and Zhu, Y. 2018. The relative labour market returns to different degrees. Department for Education.

A Note on the Wage Effects of the 1972 Raising of the School Leaving Age in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Buscha, F. and Dickson, M. 2018. A Note on the Wage Effects of the 1972 Raising of the School Leaving Age in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Scottish Journal of Political Economy. 65 (5), pp. 572-582. https://doi.org/10.1111/sjpe.12187

Declining Social Mobility? Evidence from five linked Censuses in England and Wales 1971-2011
Buscha, F. and Sturgis, P. 2018. Declining Social Mobility? Evidence from five linked Censuses in England and Wales 1971-2011. British Journal of Sociology. 69 (1), pp. 154-182. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-4446.12275

Can a Common Currency Foster a Shared Social Identity across Different Nations? The Case of the Euro
Buscha, F., Müller, D. and Page, L. 2017. Can a Common Currency Foster a Shared Social Identity across Different Nations? The Case of the Euro. European Economic Review. 100, pp. 318-336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euroecorev.2017.08.011

Can a Common Currency Foster a Shared Social Identity across Different Nations? The Case of the Euro
Buscha, F., Müller, D. and Page, L. 2016. Can a Common Currency Foster a Shared Social Identity across Different Nations? The Case of the Euro. Workshop on Behavioral Political Economy: New models of agents’ beliefs, preferences and sophistication. Abu Dhabi 14 - 15 Dec 2015

Does Daily Sunshine make you Happy? Subjective Measures of Well-being and the Weather
Buscha, F. 2016. Does Daily Sunshine make you Happy? Subjective Measures of Well-being and the Weather. The Manchester School. 84 (5), pp. 642-663. https://doi.org/10.1111/manc.12126

Places and preferences: a longitudinal analysis of self-selection and contextual effects
Gallego, A., Buscha, F., Sturgis, P. and Oberski, D. 2016. Places and preferences: a longitudinal analysis of self-selection and contextual effects. British Journal of Political Science. 46 (3), pp. 529-550. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007123414000337

Empirical research on youth transitions to and within the labour market
Speckesser, S., Anders, J., De Coulon, A., Dorsett, R., Espinoza Bustos, H., Kirchner Sala, L. and Nafilyan, V. 2015. Empirical research on youth transitions to and within the labour market. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Social connectedness and generalized trust: a longitudinal perspective
Sturgis, P., Patulny, R., Allum, N. and Buscha, F. 2015. Social connectedness and generalized trust: a longitudinal perspective. in: Li, Y. (ed.) The handbook of research methods and applications on social capital Cheltenham Edward Elgar. pp. 76-90

Increasing inter-generational social mobility: is educational expansion the answer?
Buscha, F. and Sturgis, P. 2015. Increasing inter-generational social mobility: is educational expansion the answer? British Journal of Sociology. 66 (3), pp. 512-533. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-4446.12138

Estimating earnings returns to vocational qualifications using administrative data
Bibby, D., Buscha, F., Cerqua, A., Thomson, D. and Urwin, P.J. 2014. Estimating earnings returns to vocational qualifications using administrative data. London Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Back to basics: Is there a significant generational dimension and where does it ‘cut’?
Buscha, F., Parry, E. and Urwin, P.J. 2014. Back to basics: Is there a significant generational dimension and where does it ‘cut’? in: Parry, E. (ed.) Generational diversity at work: new research perspectives Abingdon, Oxon Routledge. pp. 81-94

The impact of truancy on educational attainment during compulsory schooling: a bivariate ordered probit estimator with mixed effects
Buscha, F. and Conte, A. 2014. The impact of truancy on educational attainment during compulsory schooling: a bivariate ordered probit estimator with mixed effects. The Manchester School. 82 (1), pp. 103-127. https://doi.org/10.1111/manc.12002

Representation in UK employment tribunals: analysis of the 2003 and 2008 Survey of Employment Tribunal Applications (SETA)
Urwin, P.J., Buscha, F. and Latreille, P. 2014. Representation in UK employment tribunals: analysis of the 2003 and 2008 Survey of Employment Tribunal Applications (SETA). British Journal of Industrial Relations. 52 (1), pp. 158-184. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8543.2012.00914.x

Estimating the labour market returns to qualifications gained in English further education using the Individualised Learner Record (ILR)
Buscha, F. and Urwin, P.J. 2013. Estimating the labour market returns to qualifications gained in English further education using the Individualised Learner Record (ILR). London Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

The raising of the school leaving age: returns in later life
Buscha, F. and Dickson, M. 2012. The raising of the school leaving age: returns in later life. Economics Letters. 117 (2), pp. 389-393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2012.06.018

Social connectedness and generalized trust: a longitudinal perspective
Sturgis, P., Patulny, R., Allum, N. and Buscha, F. 2012. Social connectedness and generalized trust: a longitudinal perspective. ISER. https://doi.org/2012-19

The role of small businesses in employment and enterprise
Urwin, P.J. and Buscha, F. 2012. The role of small businesses in employment and enterprise. Federation of Small Businesses.

Measuring the earnings returns to lifelong learning in the UK
Blanden, J., Buscha, F., Sturgis, P. and Urwin, P.J. 2012. Measuring the earnings returns to lifelong learning in the UK. Economics of Education Review. 31 (4), pp. 501-514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econedurev.2011.12.009

Financial expectations and the ‘left–right’ political value scale: testing for the POUM hypothesis
Buscha, F. 2012. Financial expectations and the ‘left–right’ political value scale: testing for the POUM hypothesis. Economics Letters. 115 (3), pp. 460-464. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2011.12.121

Are you experienced? SME use of and attitudes towards workplace mediation
Latreille, P., Buscha, F. and Conte, A. 2012. Are you experienced? SME use of and attitudes towards workplace mediation. International Journal of Human Resource Management. 23 (3), pp. 590-606. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2012.641082

Representations in UK employment tribunals: analysis of the 2003 and 2008 survey of employment tribunal applications (SETA)
Buscha, F., Latreille, P. and Urwin, P.J. 2012. Representations in UK employment tribunals: analysis of the 2003 and 2008 survey of employment tribunal applications (SETA). London Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS).

The impact of the economy on recruitment and retention in the armed forces: final report
Parry, E., Urwin, P.J., Tyson, S., Buscha, F. and Gould, M. 2011. The impact of the economy on recruitment and retention in the armed forces: final report. Ministry of Defence.

Improving DWP assessment of the relative costs and benefits of employment programmes
Greenberg, D., Knight, G., Speckesser, S. and Hevenstone, D. 2011. Improving DWP assessment of the relative costs and benefits of employment programmes. Sheffield Department for Work and Pensions.

Patterns of representation in SETA 2008
Buscha, F., Latreille, P. and Urwin, P.J. 2011. Patterns of representation in SETA 2008. Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS).

Analysis of the survey of employment tribunal applications
Buscha, F., Latreille, P. and Urwin, P.J. 2011. Analysis of the survey of employment tribunal applications. Commissioned by the Trades Union Congress.

SME attitudes towards mediation: some survey evidence
Latreille, P., Buscha, F. and Conte, A. 2010. SME attitudes towards mediation: some survey evidence. Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS).

Alone against the crowd: Individual differences in referees’ ability to cope under pressure
Page, K. and Page, L. 2010. Alone against the crowd: Individual differences in referees’ ability to cope under pressure. Journal of Economic Psychology. 31 (2), pp. 192-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joep.2009.08.007

Measuring the returns to lifelong learning
Blanden, J., Buscha, F., Sturgis, P. and Urwin, P.J. 2010. Measuring the returns to lifelong learning. London School of Economics. https://doi.org/CEEDP110

Last shall be first: A field study of biases in sequential performance evaluation on the Idol series
Page, L. and Page, K. 2010. Last shall be first: A field study of biases in sequential performance evaluation on the Idol series. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization. 73 (2), pp. 186-198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2009.08.012

Statistical research into measuring adult educational attainment using the Labour Force Survey
Buscha, F., Urwin, P.J. and Sturgis, P. 2010. Statistical research into measuring adult educational attainment using the Labour Force Survey. Commissioned by Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and the Office of National Statistics.

The Progression to Work Pathfinders development phase: impact evaluation designs and measuring progression to work
Morris, S., Vegeris, S., Speckesser, S. and Knight, G. 2010. The Progression to Work Pathfinders development phase: impact evaluation designs and measuring progression to work. Department for Work and Pensions.

Stakes and motivation in tournaments: playing when there is nothing to play for but pride
Page, L. and Page, K. 2009. Stakes and motivation in tournaments: playing when there is nothing to play for but pride. Economic Analysis and Policy. 39 (3), pp. 455-464.

Evaluating the dynamic employment effects of training programs in East Germany using conditional difference-in-differences
Annette Bergemann, A., Fitzenberger, B. and Speckesser, S. 2009. Evaluating the dynamic employment effects of training programs in East Germany using conditional difference-in-differences. Journal of Applied Econometrics. 24 (5), pp. 797-823. https://doi.org/10.1002/jae.1054

Is there an optimistic bias on betting markets?
Page, L. 2009. Is there an optimistic bias on betting markets? Economics Letters. 102 (2), pp. 70-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2008.10.006

Evaluating the use of judicial mediation in employment tribunals: processes, outcomes and costs
Urwin, P.J., Chevalier, P.A., Karuk, V., Latreille, P., Michielsens, E., Page, L., Siara, B., Speckesser, S. and Boon, A. 2009. Evaluating the use of judicial mediation in employment tribunals: processes, outcomes and costs. Commissioned by the Ministry of Justice.

The role of aspiration levels in educational choices: an economic foundation
Levy-Garboua, L. and Page, L. 2009. The role of aspiration levels in educational choices: an economic foundation. in: Cherkaoui, M. and Hamilton, P. (ed.) Raymond Boudon: a life in sociology: essays in honour of Raymond Boudon Bardwell Press.

A note on traders Sharpe ratio
Coates, J.M. and Page, L. 2009. A note on traders Sharpe ratio. PLoS ONE. 4 (11) e8036. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0008036

Who studies abroad? Evidence from France and Italy
Di Pietro, G. and Page, L. 2008. Who studies abroad? Evidence from France and Italy. European Journal of Education: research, development and policies. 43 (3), pp. 389-398. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1465-3435.2008.00355.x

Becoming a Government Economist: Who Passes, Who Fails?
Hedges, P.F., Urwin, P.J. and Buscha, F. 2008. Becoming a Government Economist: Who Passes, Who Fails? The Royal Economic Society Conference 2008. University of Warwick 17 - 19 Mar 2008

Small businesses in the UK: new perspectives on evidence and policy
Urwin, P.J., Karuk, V., Buscha, F. and Siara, B. 2008. Small businesses in the UK: new perspectives on evidence and policy. London Commissioned by the Federation of Small Businesses.

Ownership and the strategic behaviour of small and medium size manufacturing firms
Ghobadian, A., Urwin, P.J., O'Regan, N. and Buscha, F. 2008. Ownership and the strategic behaviour of small and medium size manufacturing firms. British Academy of Management Conference 2008 (BAM2008). Majestic Hotel, Harrogate 9 - 11 Sep 2008

The effect of lifelong learning on intra-generational social mobility - evidence from longitudinal data in the United Kingdom
Blanden, J., Sturgis, P., Buscha, F. and Urwin, P.J. 2008. The effect of lifelong learning on intra-generational social mobility - evidence from longitudinal data in the United Kingdom. Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. https://doi.org/DIUSResearchReport09-04

Aspiration levels and educational choices: an experimental study
Page, L., Levy-Garboua, L. and Montmarquette, C. 2007. Aspiration levels and educational choices: an experimental study. Economics of Education Review. 26 (6), pp. 747-757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econedurev.2007.06.001

The second leg home advantage. Evidence from European football cups competitions
Page, L. and Page, K. 2007. The second leg home advantage. Evidence from European football cups competitions. Journal of Sports Sciences. 25 (14), pp. 1547-1556. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410701275219

Employment effects of the provision of specific professional skills and techniques in Germany
Fitzenberger, B. and Speckesser, S. 2007. Employment effects of the provision of specific professional skills and techniques in Germany. Empirical Economics. 32 (2/3), pp. 529-573. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00181-006-0088-z

What makes a good government economist?
Hedges, P.F., Urwin, P.J. and Buscha, F. 2007. What makes a good government economist? Developments in Economics Education conference 2007. University of Cambridge 06 - 07 Sep 2007

Microokonometrische Evaluation der Veranderungen in der Sperrzeitenpolitik (Ch.4) of 'Evaluation der Massnahmen zur Umsetzung der Vorschlage der Hartz-Kommission'
Speckesser, S. and Muller, K.U. 2006. Microokonometrische Evaluation der Veranderungen in der Sperrzeitenpolitik (Ch.4) of 'Evaluation der Massnahmen zur Umsetzung der Vorschlage der Hartz-Kommission'. Berlin, Germany Bundesministerium fur Wirtschaft und Arbeit. https://doi.org/Projekt-Nr.16/04,Aktenzeichen:IA2-020815

The longer term outcomes of Work-Based Learning for Adults: evidence from administrative data
Speckesser, S. and Bewley, H. 2006. The longer term outcomes of Work-Based Learning for Adults: evidence from administrative data. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Random assessments and the issue of generalisability
Speckesser, S., Bergemann, A. and Fitzenberger, B. 2006. Random assessments and the issue of generalisability. Government Social Research Conference: Random Assignment in a Social Policy Context. London, UK 2006

Lone Parents Work Focused Interviews/New Deal for Lone Parents: combined evaluation and further net impacts
Knight, G., Speckesser, S., Smith, J., Dolton, P. and Azevedo, J.P. 2006. Lone Parents Work Focused Interviews/New Deal for Lone Parents: combined evaluation and further net impacts. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Mandating IAP for older New Dealers: an interim report of the quantitative evaluation
Dorsett, R. and Speckesser, S. 2006. Mandating IAP for older New Dealers: an interim report of the quantitative evaluation. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Work Focused Interviews for Partners and enhanced New Deal for Partners: quantitative impact assessment
Dorsett, R., Haile, G.A. and Speckesser, S. 2006. Work Focused Interviews for Partners and enhanced New Deal for Partners: quantitative impact assessment. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Evaluation of Lone Parents Work Focused Interviews and New Deal for Lone Parents
Speckesser, S. and Knight, G. 2005. Evaluation of Lone Parents Work Focused Interviews and New Deal for Lone Parents. Assessing the Impact of Active Labour Market Policy for Lone Parents and the UK New Deal for Lone Parents. London, UK 25 Aug 2005

Des inégalités sociales aux inégalités scolaires: choix éducatifs et prospect theory
Page, L. 2005. Des inégalités sociales aux inégalités scolaires: choix éducatifs et prospect theory. in: Revue Economique, volume 56(3) Paris, France Les Presses de Sciences. pp. 615-623

Employment effects of the provision of specific professional skills and techniques in Germany
Fitzenberger, B. and Speckesser, S. 2005. Employment effects of the provision of specific professional skills and techniques in Germany. Bonn, Germany Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). https://doi.org/IZADiscussionPapers1868

Evaluating the dynamic employment effects of training programs in East Germany using conditional difference-in-differences
Bergemann, A., Fitzenberger, B. and Speckesser, S. 2005. Evaluating the dynamic employment effects of training programs in East Germany using conditional difference-in-differences. Bonn, Germany Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). https://doi.org/IZADiscussionPapers1848

Über die Wirksamkeit von FuU-Maßnahmen, Ein Evaluationsversuch mit prozessproduzierten Daten aus dem IAB
Bender, S., Bergemann, A., Fitzenberger, B., Lechner, M., Miquel, R., Speckesser, S. and Wunsch, C. 2005. Über die Wirksamkeit von FuU-Maßnahmen, Ein Evaluationsversuch mit prozessproduzierten Daten aus dem IAB. Nuremberg, Germany IAB.

Eine Ãkonomische Einordnung der Förderung der beruflichen Weiterbildung im Rahmen der Aktiven Arbeitsmarktpolitik
Speckesser, S. and Fitzenberger, B. 2004. Eine Ãkonomische Einordnung der Förderung der beruflichen Weiterbildung im Rahmen der Aktiven Arbeitsmarktpolitik. in: Fitzenberger, B., Smolny, W. and Winker, P. (ed.) Herausforderungen an den Wirtschaftsstandort Deutschland: Wirtschaftspolitisches Memorandum aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht Germany Nomos Verlagsges.

The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK: evidence from administrative data
Speckesser, S. 2004. The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK: evidence from administrative data. Beitraege zur Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung.

The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK
Speckesser, S. 2003. The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK. ESPE 2003: Annual Congress of the European Society for Population Economics. New York, USA 13-15 Jun 2003

The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK
Speckesser, S. 2003. The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK. SASE 2003: Knowledge, Education, and Future Societies: 15th Annual Meeting on Socio-Economics. Aix-en-Provence, France 26-28 Jul 2003

The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK
Speckesser, S. 2003. The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK. Annual Meeting ENTER (European Network for Training in Economic Research) Jamboree. Tilburg, Netherlands 22-23 Jan 2003

The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK
Speckesser, S. 2003. The aggregate impact of active labour market policy in Germany and the UK. Annual Congress of the German Economic Association. Zurich, Switzerland 30 Sep - 03 Oct 2003

Weiterbildungsmassnahmen in Ostdeutschland: Ein Misserfolg der Arbeitsmarktpolitik?
Speckesser, S. and Fitzenberger, B. 2002. Weiterbildungsmassnahmen in Ostdeutschland: Ein Misserfolg der Arbeitsmarktpolitik? in: Schmahl, W. (ed.) Soziale Sicherung und Arbeitsmarkt Berlin, Germany Duncker und Humblodt.

Evaluating the dynamic employment effects using conditional difference-in-differences
Speckesser, S., Bergemann, A. and Fitzenberger, B. 2001. Evaluating the dynamic employment effects using conditional difference-in-differences. Annual Conference of the German Economic Association (Verein für Socialpolitik). Magdeburg, Germany 25-28 Sep 2001

Does active labour market policy matter?: An aggregate analysis for Germany
Schmid, G., Speckesser, S. and Hilbert, C. 2001. Does active labour market policy matter?: An aggregate analysis for Germany. in: de Koning, J. and Mosley, H. (ed.) Labour market policy and unemployment: impact and process evaluations in selected European countries Cheltenham, UK Edward Elgar. pp. 77-114