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Isolating the “Tech” from EdTech: Experimental Evidence on Computer-Assisted Learning in China

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  • Fairlie, Robert
  • Loyalka, Prashant
  • Rozelle, Scott

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  • Ma, Yue & Fairlie, Robert & Loyalka, Prashant & Rozelle, Scott, 2024. "Isolating the “Tech” from EdTech: Experimental Evidence on Computer-Assisted Learning in China," Santa Cruz Department of Economics, Working Paper Series qt99m4r92g, Department of Economics, UC Santa Cruz.
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