Discrimination in Grading
We report the results of an experiment that was designed to test for discrimination in grading in India. We recruited teachers to grade exams.
Research
Critical Commentary: Making the Connection Between the Socialisation and the Social Isolation of the Inner-city Poor
Recently, two entire volumes of the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (Vol. 621, 2009; and Vol.
Claiming Authority: How Women Explain their Ascent to Top Business Leadership Positions
Career stories of 50 female executives from major corporations and high-growth entrepreneurial ventures suggest two alternative accounts of how women legitimize their claims to top leadership position
A Night to Woo Women Voters
Who knew it was Ladies’ Night in Boca Raton? Governor Mitt Romney tried to woo the female vote Monday night at the final presidential debate by playing the guy next door.
Soap Operas and Fertility: Evidence from Brazil
We estimate the effect of television on fertility in Brazil, where soap operas portray small families.
A Generation of School-Voucher Success
President Barack Obama last month signed an executive order promising to "improve outcomes and advance educational opportunities for African Americans." The order instructs federal agencies to "promot
Foreword
Book abstract: In the months following Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the Gulf Coast in 2005, ATD Fourth World* Volunteer Corps members based in New Orleans traveled the southern United States to
The Labor of Division: Returns to Compulsory Math Coursework
Labor economists know that a year of schooling raises earnings but have little evidence on the impact of specific courses completed.
The Informal Economy: Definitions, Theories and Policies
This working paper, the first in the WIEGO Working Paper series, provides an overview of the definitional, theoretical, and policy debates on the informal economy.
Afterword
Renowned American sociologist William Julius Wilson takes a look at the social transformation of inner city ghettos, offering a sharp evaluation of the convergence of race and poverty.
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