Reproductive and transformative processes associated with lifelong learning systems
Intergenerational and distributional effects of education and learning on economic and social outcomes
Governance and financing of lifelong learning systems
Dynamic and interactive effects of structure-agency relations in determining participation in lifelong learning
Communication and relationships among actors/institutions relevant to lifelong learning systems
Comparative analysis of welfare state regimes and policies that affect the development and coordination of lifelong learning systems.
“Research” – “policy” relationship
Interdisciplinary and fragmentation of scientific knowledge relevant to educational research