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Policy Determinants of School Outcomes Under Model Uncertainty Evidence from South Africa

Title
Policy Determinants of School Outcomes Under Model Uncertainty [electronic resource]: Evidence from South Africa / Thomas Laurent ... [et al]
Publication
Paris : OECD Publishing, 2013.

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Additional Authors
  • Laurent, Thomas.
  • Murtin, Fabrice.
  • Barnard, Geoff.
  • van Rensburg, Dean Janse.
  • Reddy, Vijay.
  • Frempong, George.
  • Winnaar, Lolita.
Description
28 p.; 21 x 29.7cm.
Summary
In this paper we assess the determinants of secondary school outcomes in South Africa. We use Bayesian Averaging Model techniques to account for uncertainty in the set of underlying factors that are chosen among a very large pool of explanatory variables in order to minimize the risk of omitted variable bias. Our analysis indicates that the socioeconomic background of pupils, demographic characteristics such as population groups (Black and White) as well as geographical locations account for a significant variation in pupils' achievement levels. We also find that the most robust policy determinants of pupils' test scores are the availability of a library at school, the use of IT in the classroom as well as school climate. This Working Paper relates to the 2013 OECD Economic Survey of South Africa (http://www.oecd.org/eco/surveys/southafrica2013.htm).
Series Statement
OECD Economics Department Working Papers, 1815-1973 ; no.1057
Uniform Title
OECD Economics Department Working Papers, no.1057.
Subject
  • Economics
  • Education
  • South Africa
LCCN
10.1787/5k452klln7tl-en
OCLC
oecd-lib-002583
Title
Policy Determinants of School Outcomes Under Model Uncertainty [electronic resource]: Evidence from South Africa / Thomas Laurent ... [et al]
Imprint
Paris : OECD Publishing, 2013.
Series
OECD Economics Department Working Papers, 1815-1973 ; no.1057
OECD Economics Department Working Papers, 1815-1973 ; no.1057.
Connect to:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/5k452klln7tl-en
Indexed Term
Economics
Education
South Africa
Added Author
Laurent, Thomas.
Murtin, Fabrice.
Barnard, Geoff.
van Rensburg, Dean Janse.
Reddy, Vijay.
Frempong, George.
Winnaar, Lolita.
Other Standard Identifier
10.1787/5k452klln7tl-en doi
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