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An Econometric Analysis of Industrial Training in Canada

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An exploratory econometric model to explain the duration of industrial training programs and assess training policy is developed in this paper. Based on the theoretical framework of Becker and Hashimoto, models for general and specific training are formulated and estimated by Tobit regression using data from the Human Resources Survey of the Economic Council of Canada. The major results are that most training is conducted in large firms, that turnover discourages specific training but encourages general training, that government assistance encourages specific (but not general) training, and that neither minimum wages nor unions have significant negative impacts on training.

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  • Wayne Simpson, 1984. "An Econometric Analysis of Industrial Training in Canada," Journal of Human Resources, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 19(4), pages 435-451.
    • Handle: RePEc:uwp:jhriss:v:19:y:1984:i:4:p:435-451
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    1. Asma, Hyder & Javaid, Zainab, 2009. "Impact of Training on Earnings: Evidence from Pakistani Industries," MPRA Paper 19570, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    2. Johnson, Joanne & Baldwin, John R. & Gray, Tara, 1995. "Technology Use, Training and Plant-specific Knowledge in Manufacturing Establishments," Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series 1995086e, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch.
    3. Cardoso, Ana Rute, 2009. "Long-Term Impact of Youth Minimum Wages: Evidence from Two Decades of Individual Longitudinal Data," IZA Discussion Papers 4236, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    4. Todd Idson, 2000. "Employer Size Effects in Russia," William Davidson Institute Working Papers Series 300, William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan.
    5. Johnson, Joanne & Baldwin, John R., 1995. "Human Capital Development and Innovation: The Case of Training in Small and Medium Sized Firms," Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series 1995074e, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch.
    6. Hristos Doucouliagos & Katarina Zigova, 2024. "Minimum Wages and Human Capital Investment: A Meta-Regression Analysis," Economics of Education Working Paper Series 0219, University of Zurich, Department of Business Administration (IBW).
    7. Papps, Kerry L., 2020. "How the Minimum Wage Affects Training among Apprentices," IZA Discussion Papers 13499, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    8. Papps, Kerry L., 2014. "Career Wage Profiles and the Minimum Wage," IZA Discussion Papers 8421, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    9. Johnson, Joanne & Baldwin, John R., 1995. "Developpement du capital humain et innovation : la formation dans les petites et moyennes entreprises," Direction des études analytiques : documents de recherche 1995074f, Statistics Canada, Direction des études analytiques.
    10. Yanick Labrie & Claude Montmarquette, 2005. "La formation qualifiante et transférable en milieu de travail," CIRANO Project Reports 2005rp-04, CIRANO.
    11. repec:eee:labchp:v:3:y:1999:i:pb:p:2165-2214 is not listed on IDEAS
    12. Hui, Taylor Shek-wai & Smith, Jeffrey A., 2002. "The Determinants of Participation in Adult Education and Training in Canada," MPRA Paper 17998, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    13. Derek Hum & Wayne Simpson, 2003. "Job-Related Training Activity by Immigrants to Canada," Canadian Public Policy, University of Toronto Press, vol. 29(4), pages 469-489, December.

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