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Exploring the misalignment between HEIs’ educational offerings and the local economy in low(er) income regions

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  • William Addessi

    (UniCa - Università degli Studi di Cagliari = University of Cagliari = Université de Cagliari)

  • Bianca Biagi

    (UNISS - Università degli Studi di Sassari = University of Sassari [Sassari])

  • Laura Ciucci

    (LEM - Lille économie management - UMR 9221 - UA - Université d'Artois - UCL - Université catholique de Lille - Université de Lille - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

  • Claudio Detotto

    (UNISS - Università degli Studi di Sassari = University of Sassari [Sassari])

  • Manuela Pulina

    (UNISS - Università degli Studi di Sassari = University of Sassari [Sassari])

Abstract

This paper investigates the relationship between graduates, higher education institutions (HEIs), and policymakers, examining their objectives and impact on HEIs' attractiveness and graduate retention. A theoretical framework is introduced, with a similarity index to gauge alignment between educational offerings and the local economy. Findings show that HEIs in disadvantaged regions often provide educational portfolios that are not optimally aligned with the local context. Analysing 75 Italian universities, empirical evidence confirms that similarity between educational offerings and the local job market influences university attractiveness, student quality and graduate retention. The research underscores the misalignment between HEIs and policymakers' objectives.

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  • William Addessi & Bianca Biagi & Laura Ciucci & Claudio Detotto & Manuela Pulina, 2024. "Exploring the misalignment between HEIs’ educational offerings and the local economy in low(er) income regions," Post-Print hal-04820553, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04820553
    DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2024.2358827
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