higher education
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The impact of a gender quota on women’s education in Afghanistan
Gender gaps in access to education have persisted in low- and middle-income countries, despite all but closing in high-income countries. Affirmative action for women in public universities in Afghanistan increased the share of women admitted by 32%. ...
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Higher education in low- and middle-income countries
What do we know, and what do we need to know, about higher education in low- and middle-income countries?
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Affirmative action in Brazil’s higher education system
Evidence from Brazil shows how affirmative action students in the higher education system adjust their behaviour to catch up with initially higher-performing privileged students
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Financial aid for college students and social mobility
A large-scale financial aid policy in Colombia boosted social mobility for low-income, high-achieving students and improved the equity and efficiency of higher education
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Expanding higher education empowered women in Egypt
The large-scale construction of public universities in Egypt improved education, labour and marriage outcomes, particularly for women
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The costs of extreme competition for government jobs: Evidence from India
Highly competitive examinations for public service recruitment in India have detrimental economic effects
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Impact of needs-based financing for college on labour market outcomes: Evidence from Jamaica
Need-based assistance appears to improve academic and longer-term labour market outcomes for college students in Jamaica