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Credit constraints are central to development economics theory. However, there is scant direct evidence that supports the existence of such constraints. Traditional tests observe how consumption changes after an unexpected income shock. Such changes can also result from myopic behavior or...
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scalable information intervention can improve education outcomes in lower-income settings. …
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We analyze evidence from 10 at-scale field experiments in four countries on the effect of inquiry- and problem-based pedagogy (IPP) on students' math and science test scores. IPP creates active problem solving opportunities in settings that derive meaning to the child. Students learn by...
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teachers to schools. Data come from the centralized teacher assignment program in Ecuador, "Quiero ser Maestro," conducted by … the Ministry of Education. Notably, in 2019 the program transitioned from a priority based algorithm to a strategy proof … for positions among teachers, rather than by the introduction of a strategy-proof mechanism. …
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School-based management programs aim to improve education outcomes by involving parents in allocation decisions about … external funds transferred to the school. This paper explores the effects of two school-based management programs on parental …
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mothers with university education, there is no difference in the math achievement of girls and boys, which suggests that … maternal education specifically, and home environments generally, are important. There is no evidence that teacher quality … effects, teacher effects, or the observed interactions between teachers and children. …
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