Do apprenticeships convey mainly general or also firm- and occupation-specific human capital? Specific human capital may allow for specialization gains, but may also lead to allocative inefficiency due to mobility barriers. We analyse the case of Switzerland, which combines a comprehensive, high-quality apprenticeship system with a lightly regulated labour market. To assess human capital transf…

There's been plenty of loose talk about the reasons for the collapse of Arthur Andersen--much of it surrounding Andersen's culture. What, exactly, was the culture of Andersen? Did it really cause the collapse--and if so, what lessons can other organizations learn from Andersen's experience? The authors of Inside Arthur Andersen: Shifting Values, Unexpected Consequences bring their unique insigh…