What can be learned about peer effects using college roommates? Evidence from new survey data and students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Article Abstract:
Analysis of peer effects on college students from disadvantaged backgrounds, based on evaluation of educational accomplishments and quality of education, is presented.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: The Journal of Public Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0047-2727
Year: 2006
Product quality, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Education, Evaluation, Students, Quality management, Academic achievement
Publication Name: The Journal of Public Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0047-2727
Year: 2006
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It's not your peers, and it's not your friends: some progress toward understanding the educational peer effect mechanism
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Analysis of effects of peer pressure and friendship on academic performance of college students is presented.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: The Journal of Public Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0047-2727
Year: 2006
Australia, Students, College, College students, Friendship
Publication Name: The Journal of Public Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0047-2727
Year: 2006
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The impact of social mobility and within-family learning on voter preferences: evidence from a sample of twins
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Econometric analysis is done to examine the impact of family learning on voters' preferences.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: The Journal of Public Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0047-2727
Year: 2007
Influence, Social mobility, Voting, Family life education, Econometric models
Publication Name: The Journal of Public Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0047-2727
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: Analysis, Canada, Education, Peer pressure
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