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Working Papers

2022

1. Do Management Practices Matter in Further Education?
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (1)
   Also in CESifo Working Paper Series, CESifo (2022) View citations (1)
   CVER Research Papers, Centre for Vocational Education Research (2022) View citations (1)
2. The Making of Civic Virtues: A School-Based Experiment in Three Countries
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (2)
   Also in CEP Discussion Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE (2022) View citations (2)
3. The effects of college capital projects on student outcomes
   CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
   Also in CVER Research Papers, Centre for Vocational Education Research (2021)

2021

4. Education
   CEP Insights, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE

2020

5. Closing the Gap Between Vocational and General Education? Evidence from University Technical Colleges in England
   CVER Research Papers, Centre for Vocational Education Research View citations (1)
   Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2020) View citations (4)
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2020) View citations (4)
   CESifo Working Paper Series, CESifo (2020) View citations (4)
6. Devolving skills: the case of the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
   LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library View citations (2)
   Also in CVER Research Papers, Centre for Vocational Education Research (2019) View citations (1)
   See also Journal Article in Fiscal Studies (2020)
7. Gender Differences in Tertiary Education: What Explains STEM Participation?
   IZA Policy Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (5)
   Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2020) View citations (4)
   CEP Discussion Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE (2020) View citations (11)
8. Gender, achievement, and subject choice in English education
   CVER Research Papers, Centre for Vocational Education Research View citations (3)
9. Post-18 education – who is taking the different routes and how much do they earn?
   CVER Briefing Notes, Centre for Vocational Education Research View citations (1)

2019

10. #GE2019Economists: the research evidence on key issues for voters in the 2019 UK General Election
    CEP Election Analysis Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
11. Education and skills
    CEP Election Analysis Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
12. Teaching assistants, computers and classroom management
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article in Labour Economics (2019)

2018

13. Apprenticeships in England: what do we know?
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
14. Apprenticeships in England: what does research tell us?
    CEP Industrial Strategy, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (2)
    Also in CVER Briefing Notes, Centre for Vocational Education Research (2018)
15. Changing how literacy is taught: evidence on synthetic phonics
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library View citations (6)
    See also Journal Article in American Economic Journal: Economic Policy (2018)
16. Costs of just failing high-stakes exams
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (6)
17. Do Apprenticeships Pay? Evidence for England
    CEP Industrial Strategy, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
    Also in CVER Research Papers, Centre for Vocational Education Research (2018) View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article in Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics (2020)
18. Does additional spending help urban schools? An evaluation using boundary discontinuities
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library View citations (8)
    Also in CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE (2011) View citations (16)
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2011) View citations (13)
    SERC Discussion Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE (2011) View citations (24)
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2011) View citations (13)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2012) View citations (12)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of the European Economic Association (2018)
19. Entry Through the Narrow Door: The Costs of Just Failing High Stakes Exams
    CESifo Working Paper Series, CESifo View citations (7)
    Also in CVER Research Papers, Centre for Vocational Education Research (2018) View citations (7)
    Working Papers, Human Capital and Economic Opportunity Working Group (2018) View citations (7)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2018) View citations (7)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Public Economics (2020)
20. Improving literacy through teaching assistants
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
21. Investing in People: The Case for Human Capital Tax Credits
    CEP Industrial Strategy, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (5)
    Also in CVER Briefing Notes, Centre for Vocational Education Research (2018) View citations (4)
    Working Papers, Human Capital and Economic Opportunity Working Group (2018) View citations (6)
22. Is there a payoff to apprenticeships for young people?
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
23. Nursery attendance and children's outcomes
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
24. Teaching assistants, computers and classroom management: evidence from a randomised control trial
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library
    Also in CEP Discussion Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE (2018)

2017

25. Apprenticeships for Young People in England: Is there a Payoff?
    CVER Research Papers, Centre for Vocational Education Research
26. Education and Skills: The UK Policy Agenda
    CEP Election Analysis Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (1)
27. In brief...Career opportunities
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
28. Post-compulsory education in England: choices and implications
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library View citations (18)
    Also in CVER Research Papers, Centre for Vocational Education Research (2016) View citations (6)
    See also Journal Article in National Institute Economic Review (2017)
29. Quality in early years settings and children’s school achievement
    CEP Discussion Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (5)

2016

30. "Teaching to Teach" Literacy
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
    Also in CEP Discussion Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE (2016)
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2016)
31. Post-16 educational choices in England
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (2)
32. Primary academies in England
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (1)
33. Student awareness of costs and benefits of educational decisions: effects of an information campaign
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library View citations (54)
    Also in CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE (2012) View citations (18)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Capital (2016)
34. Unexpected school reform: academisation of primary schools in England
    CEP Discussion Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (3)
    Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2016) View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Public Economics (2017)
35. in brief... Children's reading: evaluating a new teaching method
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE

2015

36. #ElectionEconomics: The Research Evidence on Key Issues for Voters in the 2015 UK General Election
    CEP Election Analysis Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
37. In brief... Making a difference in education
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
38. Schools: The Evidence on Academies, Resources and Pupil Performance
    CEP Election Analysis Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (1)
39. Universal Pre-School Education: The Case of Public Funding with Private Provision
    CEP Discussion Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
    Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2015)
    See also Journal Article in Economic Journal (2016)

2014

40. Student Awareness of Costs and Benefits of Educational Decisions: Effects of an Information Campaign and Media Exposure
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (9)
    Also in CESifo Working Paper Series, CESifo (2014) View citations (8)
    DoQSS Working Papers, Quantitative Social Science - UCL Social Research Institute, University College London (2014) View citations (9)

2013

41. Does school spending matter?
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
42. Education in Scotland: performance in a devolved policy area
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
43. Education in a Devolved Scotland: A Quantitative Analysis
    CEP Reports, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
    Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2013)
44. The Effects of Resources Across School Phases: A Summary of Recent Evidence
    CEP Discussion Papers, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (22)

2012

45. Every child matters? An evaluation of "Special Educational Needs" programmes in England
    PSE - Labex "OSE-Ouvrir la Science Economique", HAL View citations (9)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2011) View citations (1)
    Post-Print, HAL (2012) View citations (5)
    PSE-Ecole d'économie de Paris (Postprint), HAL (2012) View citations (9)
    See also Journal Article in Economics of Education Review (2012)
46. In brief: Language barriers? The impact of non-native English speakers in the classroom
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
47. In brief: Urban schools: does money make a difference?
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
48. Mental Health and Education Decisions
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE View citations (7)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2012) View citations (10)
    See also Journal Article in Labour Economics (2015)
49. Non-Native Speakers Of English In The Classroom: What Are The Effects On Pupil Performance?
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE View citations (16)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2012) View citations (8)
    See also Journal Article in Economic Journal (2013)
50. Student awareness of the costs and benefits of higher education
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (1)
51. The Effect of Tracking Students by Ability into Different Schools: A Natural Experiment
    PSE-Ecole d'économie de Paris (Postprint), HAL View citations (43)
    Also in PSE - Labex "OSE-Ouvrir la Science Economique", HAL (2012) View citations (44)
    Working Papers, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (2010) View citations (12)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2010) View citations (4)
    Post-Print, HAL (2012) View citations (43)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2012)

2011

52. An Evaluation of “Special Educational Needs” Programmes in England
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE View citations (2)
53. The Evaluation of English Education Policies
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE
    See also Journal Article in National Institute Economic Review (2012)

2010

54. Evaluating education policies: the evidence from economic research
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library View citations (4)
55. In brief: A Swedish model for UK schools?
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE

2009

56. Big ideas: education
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
57. Does Money Matter for Schools?
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE View citations (6)
    Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2009) View citations (2)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2008) View citations (3)
    See also Journal Article in Economics of Education Review (2010)
58. In Brief: Every child matters?
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
59. University Quality and Graduate Wages in the UK
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (45)
    Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2009) View citations (39)
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE (2009) View citations (53)

2008

60. In Brief: Are the top universities worth paying for?
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
61. Vive la Révolution ! Long Term Returns of 1968 to the Angry Students
    Post-Print, HAL View citations (83)
    Also in PSE-Ecole d'économie de Paris (Postprint), HAL (2008) View citations (68)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2005) View citations (13)
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE (2005) View citations (6)
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2005) View citations (2)

2007

62. Educational Effects of Widening Access to the Academic Track: A Natural Experiment
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE View citations (10)
    Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2007) View citations (9)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2007) View citations (11)
63. Higher education and the labour market
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library
64. Resources and Standards in Urban Schools
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (4)
    Also in CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE (2007) View citations (5)
    LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2007) View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Capital (2010)

2006

65. Gender and Student Achievement in English Schools
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE View citations (3)
    See also Journal Article in Oxford Review of Economic Policy (2005)
66. New Technology in Schools: Is There a Payoff?
    CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE View citations (10)
    Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2006) View citations (10)
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE (2006) View citations (10)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2006) View citations (13)
    See also Journal Article in Economic Journal (2007)

2005

67. Children of the Revolution
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
68. Excellence in Cities
    CentrePiece - The magazine for economic performance, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE View citations (6)
69. Vive la Révolution! Long Term Returns of 1968 to the Angry Students
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (1)

2004

70. The Literacy Hour
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (15)
    Also in CEE Discussion Papers, Centre for the Economics of Education, LSE (2004) View citations (12)
    Royal Economic Society Annual Conference 2004, Royal Economic Society (2004) View citations (16)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Public Economics (2008)

Journal Articles

2020

1. Devolving Skills: The Case of the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
   Fiscal Studies, 2020, 41, (4), 829-849 View citations (1)
   See also Working Paper (2020)
2. Do Apprenticeships Pay? Evidence for England
   Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, 2020, 82, (5), 1094-1134 View citations (15)
   See also Working Paper (2018)
3. Entry through the narrow door: The costs of just failing high stakes exams
   Journal of Public Economics, 2020, 190, (C) View citations (27)
   See also Working Paper (2018)

2019

4. Reprint of: Teaching assistants, computers and classroom management
   Labour Economics, 2019, 59, (C), 17-32 View citations (2)
5. Teaching assistants, computers and classroom management
   Labour Economics, 2019, 58, (C), 21-36 View citations (2)
   See also Working Paper (2019)

2018

6. Changing How Literacy Is Taught: Evidence on Synthetic Phonics
   American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2018, 10, (2), 217-41 View citations (9)
   See also Working Paper (2018)
7. Does Additional Spending Help Urban Schools? An Evaluation Using Boundary Discontinuities
   Journal of the European Economic Association, 2018, 16, (5), 1618-1668 View citations (8)
   See also Working Paper (2018)

2017

8. Post-Compulsory Education in England: Choices and Implications
   National Institute Economic Review, 2017, 240, R42-R57 View citations (5)
   Also in National Institute Economic Review, 2017, 240, (1), R42-R57 (2017) View citations (25)
   See also Working Paper (2017)
9. Unexpected school reform: Academisation of primary schools in England
   Journal of Public Economics, 2017, 155, (C), 108-121 View citations (10)
   See also Working Paper (2016)

2016

10. How important is career information and advice?
    IZA World of Labor, 2016, 317 View citations (6)
11. Student Awareness of Costs and Benefits of Educational Decisions: Effects of an Information Campaign
    Journal of Human Capital, 2016, 10, (4), 482 - 519 View citations (59)
    See also Working Paper (2016)
12. Universal Pre‐school Education: The Case of Public Funding with Private Provision
    Economic Journal, 2016, (592), 682-723 View citations (36)
    See also Working Paper (2015)

2015

13. Mental health and education decisions
    Labour Economics, 2015, 33, (C), 1-12 View citations (38)
    See also Working Paper (2012)

2013

14. Non‐native Speakers of English in the Classroom: What Are the Effects on Pupil Performance?
    Economic Journal, 2013, F281-F307 View citations (78)
    See also Working Paper (2012)

2012

15. Every child matters? An evaluation of “Special Educational Needs” programmes in England
    Economics of Education Review, 2012, 31, (6), 932-948 View citations (7)
    See also Working Paper (2012)
16. The Effect of Tracking Students by Ability into Different Schools: A Natural Experiment
    Journal of Human Resources, 2012, 47, (3) View citations (46)
    See also Working Paper (2012)
17. The Evaluation of English Education Policies
    National Institute Economic Review, 2012, 219, (1), R15-R25 View citations (4)
    Also in National Institute Economic Review, 2012, 219, R15-R25 (2012)
    See also Working Paper (2011)

2010

18. Does money matter for schools?
    Economics of Education Review, 2010, 29, (6), 1154-1164 View citations (34)
    See also Working Paper (2009)
19. Resources and Standards in Urban Schools
    Journal of Human Capital, 2010, 4, (4), 365 - 393 View citations (21)
    See also Working Paper (2007)

2008

20. The Economics of Education: Human Capital, Family Background and Inequality. By DANIELE CHECCHI
    Economica, 2008, 75, (298), 398-399
21. The literacy hour
    Journal of Public Economics, 2008, 92, (5-6), 1441-1462 View citations (68)
    See also Working Paper (2004)
22. Vive la Révolution! Long-Term Educational Returns of 1968 to the Angry Students
    Journal of Labor Economics, 2008, 26, (1), 1-33 View citations (81)

2007

23. New Technology in Schools: Is There a Payoff?
    Economic Journal, 2007, 117, (522), 1145-1167 View citations (77)
    See also Working Paper (2006)

2005

24. Gender and Student Achievement in English Schools
    Oxford Review of Economic Policy, 2005, 21, (3), 357-372 View citations (47)
    See also Working Paper (2006)
25. Reforms to Schooling in the UK: A Review of Some Major Reforms and their Evaluation
    German Economic Review, 2005, 6, (3), 287-296 View citations (2)
    Also in German Economic Review, 2005, 6, (3), 287-296 (2005) View citations (1)

2004

26. Improving Pupil Performance in English Secondary Schools: Excellence in Cities
    Journal of the European Economic Association, 2004, 2, (2-3), 396-405 View citations (36)

2000

27. Wetland restoration, collective action and the role of water management institutions
    Ecological Economics, 2000, 35, (1), 107-118 View citations (11)

Edited books

2011

1. Education and Economic Performance
   Books, Edward Elgar Publishing

2001

2. Managing Pollution
   Books, Edward Elgar Publishing