Ability Peer Effects in University: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment
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- Booij, Adam S. & Leuven, Edwin & Oosterbeek, Hessel, 2015. "Ability Peer Effects in University: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment," IZA Discussion Papers 8769, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
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Peer effects; Tracking; Post-secondary education; Field experiment;All these keywords.
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- I22 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Educational Finance; Financial Aid
- I28 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Government Policy
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