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Grade Inflation at the University of Hawaii-Manoa

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Kwang Soo Cheong () (Department of Economics, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
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I found that the University has experienced modest grade inflation over the past twelve years but the rate of inflation has been considerably low relative to other universities. In addition, I failed to find clear evidence of a widening interdepartmental gap, which is often referred to as being a nationwide phenomenon. Interestingly, the mean grades of female students have been consistently higher than those of male students at all course levels and for each of the eight selected departments in all semesters, and this gender gap seems to be widening.

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Paper provided by University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Economics in its series Working Papers with number 200002.

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  1. Sabot, Richard & Wakeman-Linn, John, 1991. "Grade Inflation and Course Choice," Journal of Economic Perspectives, American Economic Association, vol. 5(1), pages 159-70, Winter. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  1. Wan-Ju Iris Franz, 2007. "Grade Inflation under the Threat of Students' Nuisance: Theory and Evidence," Working Papers 070806, University of California-Irvine, Department of Economics. [Downloadable!]
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