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ESSAYS ON TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY AND HUMAN CAPITAL In fact, I do not estimate separate regressions for each MSA, but the general effect is the same: Unreliability of the peer group measure produces an upward bias in the effect of choice on the peer group gradient, and therefore in the interaction coefficient 1 ϕ | INFORMATION TO USERS This manuscript has been reproduced from the microfilm master. UMI films the text directly from the original or copy submitted. Thus some thesis and dissertation copies are in typewriter face while others may be from any type of computer printer. The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. Broken or indistinct print colored or poor quality illustrations and photographs print bleedthrough substandard margins and improper alignment can adversely affect reproduction. In the unlikely event that the author did not send UMI a complete manuscript and there are missing pages these will be noted. Also if unauthorized copyright material had to be removed a note will indicate the deletion. Oversize materials . maps drawings charts are reproduced by sectioning the original beginning at the upper left-hand comer and continuing from left to right in equal sections with small overlaps. Photographs included in the original manuscript have been reproduced xerographically in this copy. Higher quality 6 X 9 black and white photographic prints are available for any photographs or illustrations appearing in this copy for an additional charge. Contact UMI directly to order. Bell Howell Information and Learning 300 North Zeeb Road Ann Arbor Ml 48106-1346 USA 800-521-0600 _ _ UMI ESSAYS ON TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY AND HUMAN CAPITAL BY SHEKHAR AIYAR . UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO 1997 . OXFORD UNIVERSITY 1994 . HONS. ST. STEPHEN S COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 1992 A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AT BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND MAY .