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The Folly Of Dillydally

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  • Caplan, Arthur J.
  • Gilbert, John

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Using information from on-line graded assignments in an intermediate microeconomics course, we find that non-procrastinators (both early-starters and front-loaders) obtain higher scores than their dillydallying counterparts. We also find that while busier students tend to start their assignments earlier, they nevertheless back-load the bulk of their effort.

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  • Caplan, Arthur J. & Gilbert, John, 2004. "The Folly Of Dillydally," Economics Research Institute, ERI Series 28341, Utah State University, Economics Department.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:usuese:28341
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.28341
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