Journal of Economic Perspectives

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Education

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Since 2010

Symposium: Schools and Accountability (Summer 2016) https://www.aeaweb.org/issues/424 

Woessmann, Ludger. 2016. “The Importance of School Systems: Evidence from International Differences in Student Achievement.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 30 (3): 3–32. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.30.3.3 

Deming, David J., and David Figlio. 2016. “Accountability in US Education: Applying Lessons from K-12 Experience to Higher Education.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 30 (3): 33–56. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.30.3.33 

Chabrier, Julia, Sarah Cohodes, and Philip Oreopoulos. 2016. “What Can We Learn from Charter School Lotteries?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 30 (3): 57–84. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.30.3.57 

Jacob, Brian, and Jesse Rothstein. 2016. “The Measurement of Student Ability in Modern Assessment Systems.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 30 (3): 85–108. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.30.3.85 

Mbiti, Isaac M. 2016. “The Need for Accountability in Education in Developing Countries.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 30 (3): 109–32. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.30.3.109 

McPherson, Michael S., and Lawrence S. Bacow. 2015. “Online Higher Education: Beyond the Hype Cycle.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 29 (4): 135–54. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.29.4.135 

Sanderson, Allen R., and John J. Siegfried. 2015. “The Case for Paying College Athletes.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 29 (1): 115–38. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.29.1.115 

Butcher, Kristin F., Patrick J. McEwan, and Akila Weerapana. 2014. “The Effects of an Anti-Grade-Inflation Policy at Wellesley College.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 28 (3): 189–204. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.28.3.189 

Symposium: Early and Later Interventions (Spring 2013) https://www.aeaweb.org/issues/303 

Duncan, Greg J., and Katherine Magnuson. 2013. “Investing in Preschool Programs.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 27 (2): 109–32. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.27.2.109 

Cullen, Julie Berry, Steven D. Levitt, Erin Robertson, and Sally Sadoff. 2013. “What Can Be Done to Improve Struggling High Schools?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 27 (2): 133–52. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.27.2.133 

Rosenbaum, James E., and Janet Rosenbaum. 2013. “Beyond BA Blinders: Lessons from Occupational Colleges and Certificate Programs for Nontraditional Students.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 27 (2): 153–72. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.27.2.153 

Symposium: Higher Education (Winter 2012) https://www.aeaweb.org/issues/239 

Deming, David J., Claudia Goldin, and Lawrence F. Katz. 2012. “The For-Profit Postsecondary School Sector: Nimble Critters or Agile Predators?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 26 (1): 139–64. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.26.1.139 

Avery, Christopher, and Sarah Turner. 2012. “Student Loans: Do College Students Borrow Too Much—Or Not Enough?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 26 (1): 165–92. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.26.1.165 

Ehrenberg, Ronald G. 2012. “American Higher Education in Transition.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 26 (1): 193–216. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.26.1.193 

Oreopoulos, Philip, and Kjell G. Salvanes. 2011. “Priceless: The Nonpecuniary Benefits of Schooling.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 25 (1): 159–84. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.25.1.159 

Symposium: No Child Left Behind (Summer 2010) https://www.aeaweb.org/issues/149 

Staiger, Douglas O., and Jonah E. Rockoff. 2010. “Searching for Effective Teachers with Imperfect Information.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 24 (3): 97–118. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.24.3.97 

Neal, Derek. 2010. “Aiming for Efficiency Rather Than Proficiency.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 24 (3): 119–32. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.24.3.119 

Hanushek, Eric A., and Steven G. Rivkin. 2010. “The Quality and Distribution of Teachers under the No Child Left Behind Act.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 24 (3): 133–50. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.24.3.133 

Murnane, Richard J., and John P. Papay. 2010. “Teachers’ Views on No Child Left Behind: Support for the Principles, Concerns about the Practices.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 24 (3): 151–66. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.24.3.151 

Lang, Kevin. 2010. “Measurement Matters: Perspectives on Education Policy from an Economist and School Board Member.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 24 (3): 167–82. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.24.3.167 

Niederle, Muriel, and Lise Vesterlund. 2010. “Explaining the Gender Gap in Math Test Scores: The Role of Competition.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 24 (2): 129–44. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.24.2.129 

2000–2009

Symposium: College Admissions (Fall 2009) https://www.aeaweb.org/issues/112 

Hoxby, Caroline M. 2009. “The Changing Selectivity of American Colleges.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 23 (4): 95–118. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.23.4.95 

Bound, John, Brad Hershbein, and Bridget Terry Long. 2009. “Playing the Admissions Game: Student Reactions to Increasing College Competition.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 23 (4): 119–46. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.23.4.119 

Achen, Alexandra C., and Paul N. Courant. 2009. “What Are Grades Made Of?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 23 (3): 77–92. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.23.3.77 

Deming, David, and Susan Dynarski. 2008. “The Lengthening of Childhood.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 22 (3): 71–92. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.22.3.71 

Kremer, Michael, and Dan Levy. 2008. “Peer Effects and Alcohol Use among College Students.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 22 (3): 189–206. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.22.3.189 

Krueger, Alan B., and Jitka Malečková. 2003. “Education, Poverty and Terrorism: Is There a Causal Connection?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 17 (4): 119–44. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/089533003772034925 

Symposium: School Vouchers (Fall 2002) https://www.aeaweb.org/issues/4 

Ladd, Helen F. 2002. “School Vouchers: A Critical View.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 16 (4): 3–24. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/089533002320950957 

Neal, Derek. 2002. “How Vouchers Could Change the Market for Education.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 16 (4): 25–44. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/089533002320950966 

Kane, Thomas J., and Douglas O. Staiger. 2002. “The Promise and Pitfalls of Using Imprecise School Accountability Measures.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 16 (4): 91–114. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/089533002320950993 

Before 2000

Symposium: The Economics of Higher Education (Winter 1999) https://www.aeaweb.org/issues/136 

Clotfelter, Charles T. 1999. “The Familiar but Curious Economics of Higher Education: Introduction to a Symposium.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 13 (1): 3–12. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.13.1.3 

Winston, Gordon C. 1999. “Subsidies, Hierarchy and Peers: The Awkward Economics of Higher Education.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 13 (1): 13–36. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.13.1.13 

Goldin, Claudia, and Lawrence F. Katz. 1999. “The Shaping of Higher Education: The Formative Years in the United States, 1890 to 1940.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 13 (1): 37–62. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.13.1.37 

Kane, Thomas J., and Cecilia Elena Rouse. 1999. “The Community College: Educating Students at the Margin between College and Work.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 13 (1): 63–84. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.13.1.63 

McPherson, Michael S., and Morton Owen Schapiro. 1999. “Tenure Issues in Higher Education.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 13 (1): 85–98. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.13.1.85 

Ehrenberg, Ronald G. 1999. “Adam Smith Goes to College: An Economist Becomes an Academic Administrator.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 13 (1): 99–116. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.13.1.99 

Symposium: Primary and Secondary Education (Fall 1996) https://www.aeaweb.org/issues/216 

Blau, Francine D. 1996. “Symposium on Primary and Secondary Education.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 10 (4): 3–8. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.10.4.3 

Hanushek, Eric A. 1996. “Measuring Investment in Education.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 10 (4): 9–30. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.10.4.9 

Card, David, and Alan B. Krueger. 1996. “School Resources and Student Outcomes: An Overview of the Literature and New Evidence from North and South Carolina.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 10 (4): 31–50. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.10.4.31 

Hoxby, Caroline Minter. 1996. “Are Efficiency and Equity in School Finance Substitutes or Complements?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 10 (4): 51–72. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.10.4.51 

Weiss, Andrew. 1995. “Human Capital vs. Signalling Explanations of Wages.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 9 (4): 133–54. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.9.4.133 

Romer, David. 1993. “Do Students Go to Class? Should They?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 7 (3): 167–74. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.7.3.167 (see also: 1994. “Correspondence: Should Class Attendance Be Mandatory?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 8 (3): 205–16. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.8.3.205)

Edlin, Aaron S. 1993. “Is College Financial Aid Equitable and Efficient?” Journal of Economic Perspectives 7 (2): 143–58. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.7.2.143 

Sabot, Richard, and John Wakeman-Linn. 1991. “Grade Inflation and Course Choice.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 5 (1): 159–70. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.5.1.159