A field experiment in Ecuador finds that a small number of children with persistent behavioural problems lower the achievement of their classmates. The effects are larger for younger children, increas...

The University of Aberdeen says it accepts there were "missteps" in its process in 2023.

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An event from the CEP Public Events series organised by the CEP

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... and a happy new year.

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At this online event IFS researchers will present their initial analysis of the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

“This is not designed to cut expenses, it's designed to destroy,” one official said.

The Conservative leader says the target is impossible

We study how poorly-behaved children affect learning and other outcomes of their peers using data from a unique experiment in Ecuador. Within each school, students were randomly assigned to classrooms...

We study how poorly-behaved children affect learning and other outcomes of their peers using data from a unique experiment in Ecuador. Within each school, students were randomly assigned to classrooms...