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Selection and performance in post‐compulsory education

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  • Uzma Ahmad
  • Steven McIntosh
  • Gurleen Popli

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This paper investigates the determinants of participation and performance in post‐compulsory education, controlling for selection into post‐compulsory education and prior attainment, using a unique primary data set on pupils studying in the post‐compulsory grade in 2011–2012 from one district of Punjab province in Pakistan. The main findings of this paper show that participation and performance in post‐compulsory education are two different processes, with participation being driven by the availability of post‐compulsory institutions within travel distance and performance, once in post‐compulsory education, determined by ability. The results further highlight that distance reduces participation most for those living in rural areas.

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  • Uzma Ahmad & Steven McIntosh & Gurleen Popli, 2022. "Selection and performance in post‐compulsory education," Review of Development Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 26(1), pages 3-31, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:rdevec:v:26:y:2022:i:1:p:3-31
    DOI: 10.1111/rode.12818
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