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

TitleWho studies abroad? Evidence from France and Italy
AuthorsDi Pietro, G. and Page, L.
Abstract

This article uses data from representative samples of university students in France and Italy in an attempt to investigate the determinants of participation in foreign exchange programmes. Empirical results indicate that selection into these programmes is mainly driven by student's academic and foreign language skills. On the other hand, parents' occupation does not seem to have any significant effect on the probability of studying abroad.

JournalEuropean Journal of Education: research, development and policies
Journal citation43 (3), pp. 389-398
ISSN0141-8211
YearSep 2008
PublisherWiley
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1465-3435.2008.00355.x
Publication dates
PublishedSep 2008

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