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Non-Cognitive Ability, Test Scores and Teacher Quality

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Ken

A primarily empirical paper about the multi-task principal problem that we will be looking at in a theoretical context in EC470. A key message of the paper: “In sum, the results indicate that a teacher’s effect on test scores and … Continue reading →

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30 Years of Prospect Theory

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Ken

Students interested in behavioural economics may find this review of prospect theory interesting. Abstract Prospect theory, first described in a 1979 paper by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, is widely viewed as the best available description of how people evaluate … Continue reading →

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