Going to a Better School: Effects and Behavioral Responses

S-Tier
Journal: American Economic Review
Year: 2013
Volume: 103
Issue: 4
Pages: 1289-1324

Score contribution per author:

4.022 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 4.0x S-tier

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

Abstract

This paper applies a regression discontinuity design to the Romanian secondary school system, generating two findings. First, students who have access to higher achievement schools perform better in a (high stakes) graduation test. Second, the stratification of schools by quality in general, and the opportunity to attend a better school

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RePEc Handle
repec:aea:aecrev:v:103:y:2013:i:4:p:1289-1324
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
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2026-01-29