The effects of an information campaign beyond university enrolment: A large-scale field experiment on the choices of high school students
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- doi: 10.1016/j.econedurev.2022.102308
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Higher education Information experiment Educational choice Information barriers on educational plansSujets proches
Higher education Therapy School life Students--Education Pupils Student life and customs Competence Family Family structure Families--Social aspects Families--Social conditions Family life Structure, Family Family relationships Relationships, Family Higher education College students--EducationCiter ce document
Gabriele Ballarino et al., « The effects of an information campaign beyond university enrolment: A large-scale field experiment on the choices of high school students », HAL-SHS : sociologie, ID : 10.1016/j.econedurev.2022.102308
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This paper presents a large-scale field experiment assessing the impact of an intervention providing evidence-based information about costs and returns to higher education. Treatment impacts are evaluated through university enrolment, choice of field of study, and performance either at university or in the labour market. Thanks to the large sample size, treatment effects can also be assessed for subgroups (by gender and parental education).We find that treated females from high-educated families chose more economically rewarding fields of study, while treated males from low-educated families were more likely to enter the labour market. Although not necessarily in line with policy goals, choices induced by additional information were not detrimental to students’ opportunities, as treated students displayed a similar academic performance and higher employment rates.