Returns to human capital under uncertain reform: good guys finish last

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Individuals who invested more in their education, such as in specialized professional training, are more likely to resist changing professions than less educated individuals due to increased opportunity cost. Factors such as an uncertain future and the opportunity to learn more in a new occupation do not significantly affect the individual's choice. However, if the individual is forced to change occupations due to decreased demand for the old profession, the lateness in switching lessens their opportunity to learn, putting their less educated colleagues at an advantage.

Research, Career choice, Human capital, Opportunity cost, Opportunity costs

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Privatization incidence, ownership forms, and firm performance: evidence from Slovenia

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Companies with higher revenues, profits and exports also have greater tendency to show employee and foreign ownership in the economic transition in Slovenia. A percentage point increase in employee ownership is correlated with around 1.4% increase in value-added while for foreign ownership, it is associated with an increase of 3.9%. Companies with better long- and short-term foreign credit show more instances of foreign ownership. Further, companies with both employee and foreign ownerships have better prospects of obtaining foreign credit.

Economic aspects, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Slovenia

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