Information and College Access: Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment

B-Tier
Journal: Scandanavian Journal of Economics
Year: 2013
Volume: 115
Issue: 1
Pages: 3-26

Authors (2)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

High‐school students from disadvantaged high schools in Toronto were invited to take two surveys, about three weeks apart. Half of the students taking the first survey were also shown a three‐minute video about the benefits of post‐secondary education (PSE) and were invited to try out a financial‐aid calculator. Most students’ perceived returns to PSE were high, even among those not expecting to continue. Those exposed to the video, especially those initially unsure about their own educational attainment, reported significantly higher expected returns and lower concerns about costs, and expressed a greater likelihood of PSE attainment.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:bla:scandj:v:115:y:2013:i:1:p:3-26
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-26