Can social groups impact schooling decisions? Evidence from castes in rural Senegal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2018.06.002
Abstract: Alongside classical determinants of education, there is a growing literature of social interactions in education which seems to be particularly concentrated in developed countries. This seems paradoxical as norms, culture and social capital appear to… read more here.
Keywords: social groups; groups impact; impact schooling; rural senegal ... See more keywords
The Impact of Schooling Intensity on Student Learning: Evidence from a Quasi-Experiment
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DOI: 10.1162/edfp_a_00263
Abstract: This paper uses a quasi-natural policy experiment in Germany, the G8 reform, to examine the impact of schooling intensity on student learning. The G8 reform compresses secondary school for academic-track students from nine to eight… read more here.
Keywords: schooling intensity; intensity student; impact schooling; intensity ... See more keywords