High student dropout rates are a longstanding issue in Italian universities. University dropouts may be explained by supply side characteristics of Italian universities as well as by students’ individual characteristics. However, existing contributions have focused on the latter group of characteristics. Our econometric analysis uses a fixed effects model and data collected along seven years for Italian universities, starting from 2001. Results show that some supply side features have a relevant impact on dropout rates. Hence, corrective measures aimed at reorganizing the structure of courses and the location of university remote branches might help in reducing dropouts.
University dropouts: supply-side issues in Italy
Lara Gitto;
2012-01-01
Abstract
High student dropout rates are a longstanding issue in Italian universities. University dropouts may be explained by supply side characteristics of Italian universities as well as by students’ individual characteristics. However, existing contributions have focused on the latter group of characteristics. Our econometric analysis uses a fixed effects model and data collected along seven years for Italian universities, starting from 2001. Results show that some supply side features have a relevant impact on dropout rates. Hence, corrective measures aimed at reorganizing the structure of courses and the location of university remote branches might help in reducing dropouts.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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