Private Returns to Higher Professional Education and Training (PET) in Switzerland: A Replication Study Using Swiss Household Panel Data (1999-2023)

This assessment explores the economic benefits of higher professional education in Switzerland, focusing on wage returns through vocational pathways. It reviews the historical and evolving significance of vocational education, employing panel data econometrics to analyse income changes before and after education completion. Key findings highlight wage increases linked to education types and demographic variations, offering an updated insight into labour market impacts.