logit estimates indicate that madrasahs systematically attract children from poorer households, rural locations, and less … educated parents while the opposite is true for private school enrolment. Moreover, girls are significantly more likely to be … characteristics, parental background, and village characteristics. Therefore policies that reduce household poverty are likely to …

predicted to induce increased school enrollment for children whose families wish to optimally invest in their children’s future …. However, low incomes and the obligation to meet immediate needs may forestall such investment. Studies suggest that school … under-enroll their children. …