Research
Shifting College Majors in Response to Advanced Placement Exam Scores
Mapping continuous raw scores from millions of Advanced Placement examinations onto the 1 to 5 integer scoring scale, we apply a regression discontinuity design to understand how students’ choice of c
The New Case for Migration Restrictions: An Assessment
For decades, migration economics has stressed the effects of migration restrictions on income distribution in the host country.
Income Segregation between Schools and School District
School Accountability, Postsecondary Attainment and Earnings
Overcoming Barriers and Addressing Gender Dimensions in Universal Health Care for Informal Workers: Lessons from India and Thailand
This chapter explains the necessity of health care for the working poor, especially women. It also provides solutions to address barriers to health care access.
Status Reinforcement in Emerging Economies: The Psychological Experience of Local Candidates Striving for Global Employment
In this paper, we explore the psychological experience of university-educated local workers from emerging economies striving to enter the global job market for managerial positions.
One Brainchild Left Behind
The article presents a reprint of the article "One Brainchild Left Behind" by Paul E. Peterson, which appeared in the previous issue of "Education Next," published by Hoover Institution.
Backtalk
Skills, Schools, and Credit Constraints: Evidence from Massachusetts
Low college enrollment rates among low-income students may stem from a combination of credit constraints, low academic skill, and low-quality schools.
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