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This paper describes an economic impact study conducted for a Portuguese Higher
Education Institution (HEI) - the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), located on the
region of Bragança, a very isolated and deprived region of northeast Portugal. Two
approaches were followed. The traditional economic approach is based on the study of
Caffrey and Isaacs (1971). It would lead to determine the economic impact that arises
from the expenditure of the IPB and its individuals. The skills-based approach is based on
Becker (1993) and Bluestoneřs (1993) works. It intends to measure the creation of
human capital and the enhancement of local individualsř life quality. To achieve these
purposes it was necessary to conduct surveys among the faculty, staff, students and
graduates of the IPB, as well as to collect data from IPBřs records and official
sources.Following these two approaches, the total impact of the IPB in the region was
determined, reaching 55 and 61 million euros, respectively.
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Economic impact Higher education institution Job creation Human capital
Citation
Fernandes, Joana; Oliveira, Pedro; Cunha, Jorge (2010) – Measuring the economic impact of an HEI in a deprived region of Portugal. In Proceedings of the 2nd Paris International Conference on Education, Economy and Society. Vol. 1, Paris, p. 189-199. ISBN 9782953384260