'Manpower Journal' is a refereed journal published quarterly from IAMR since 1965. This journal provides a forum for the dissemination of information and research findings on different aspects of manpower, employment and related issues. Original research articles and research notes that fall within the scope of the journal are invited from scholars and practitioners The Manpower Journal also publishes special issues from time to time.

Contents of this Issue (Vol. XLI, No. 4, October-December, 2006)

• Skill Development through Vocational Education: A Stock Taking of Issues and Policy Perspective

• Vocationalization of Secondary Education : Retrospect and Prospects

• Vocational Education : A Study of Jalna District in Maharashtra

• Unit Cost of Vocational and Academic Education at Higher Secondary Level in Tamil Nadu

• Skills Formation for Economic Development in India : Fostering Institutional Linkages between Vocational Education and Industry

• Demand for Higher Education and Willingness to Pay : An Econometric Analysis using Contingent Valuation Method