Some simple analytics of school quality
By: Eric A. Hanushek.
Contributors: National Bureau of Economic Research.
Series: NBER working paper series ;; working paper 10229; Working paper series (National Bureau of Economic Research : Online) ;; working paper no. 10229.
Publisher: National Bureau of Economic Research
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Education -- Economic aspects; Academic achievement -- Economic aspects; Economic development -- Effect of education on
Description: "Most empirical analyses of human capital have concentrated solely on the quantity of schooling attained by individuals, ignoring quality differences.  This focus contrasts sharply with policy considerations that almost exclusively consider school quality issues.  This paper presents basic evidence about the impact of school quality on individual earnings and on economic growth.  The calculations emphasize how benefits relate to both the magnitude and the speed of quality improvements.  It then considers alternative school reform policies focused on improvements in teacher quality, identifying how much change is required.  Finally, teacher bonus policies are put into the context of potential benefits"--National Bureau of Economic Research web site.
Notes: Also available in print.
Includes bibliographical references.
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