A large literature studies subjective beliefs about economic facts using unincentivized survey questions. We devise randomized experiments in a representative online survey to investigate whether incentivizing belief accuracy affects stated beliefs about average earnings by professional degree...

In spring 2020, governments around the globe shut down schools to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. We argue that low-achieving students may be particularly affected by the lack of educator support during school closures. We collect detailed time-use information on students before...

In spring 2020, governments around the globe shut down schools to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. We argue that low-achieving students may be particularly affected by the lack of educator support during school closures. We collect detailed time-use information on students before...

L. Wössmann, Uni-Professor und Abteilungsleiter am ifo Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, vertritt die Meinung, dass mangelnde Schulbildung, wie sie durch PISA getestet wird, eine zentrale Ursache langfristig entstandener wirtschaflticher Probleme ist. In diesem Zusammenhang und mithilfe einer...