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Working Papers

2019

1. Long-Run Effects from Comprehensive Student Support: Evidence from Pathways to Education
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
   Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2019)
2. The Remarkable Unresponsiveness of College Students to Nudging And What We Can Learn from It
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (1)
   Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2019) View citations (1)
3. What Limits College Success? A Review and Further Analysis of Holzer and Baum's 'Making College Work'
   IZA Policy Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)

2018

4. Improving Non-Academic Student Outcomes Using Online and Text-Message Coaching
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (2)
   See also Journal Article in Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization (2020)
5. When Studying and Nudging Don’t Go as Planned: Unsuccessful Attempts to Help Traditional and Online College Students
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (2)

2017

6. Education Technology: An Evidence-Based Review
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (9)
7. Goal Setting, Academic Reminders, and College Success: A Large-Scale Field Experiment
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (5)
8. What Sets College Thrivers and Divers Apart? A Contrast in Study Habits, Attitudes, and Mental Health
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (3)
   See also Journal Article in Economics Letters (2019)

2016

9. Applying Behavioral Economics to Public Policy in Canada
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (3)
   See also Journal Article in Canadian Journal of Economics (2017)
10. Keeping College Options Open: A Field Experiment to Help All High School Seniors Through the College Application Process
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (8)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (2019)
11. Student Coaching: How Far Can Technology Go?
    Natural Field Experiments, The Field Experiments Website View citations (5)
    Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2016) View citations (8)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2018)
12. Thrivers and Divers: Using Non-Academic Measures to Predict College Success and Failure
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (12)
    See also Journal Article in Economics of Education Review (2018)
13. What Can We Learn from Charter School Lotteries?
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (9)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Economic Perspectives (2016)

2015

14. Behavioral Economics of Education: Progress and Possibilities
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (27)
    Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2014) View citations (42)
15. Evaluating Student Performance in Pathways to Education
    e-briefs, C.D. Howe Institute
16. Using Behavioral Insights to Increase Parental Engagement: The Parents and Children Together (PACT) Intervention
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (14)

2014

17. Pathways to Education: An Integrated Approach to Helping At-Risk High School Students
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (15)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Political Economy (2017)

2013

18. Leaving Boys Behind: Gender Disparities in High Academic Achievement
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (10)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2015)
19. Making College Worth It: A Review of Research on the Returns to Higher Education
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (95)

2012

20. Information and College Access: Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article in Scandinavian Journal of Economics (2013)
21. Why do some employers prefer to interview Matthew but not Samir? New evidence from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
    CLSSRN working papers, Vancouver School of Economics View citations (12)

2011

22. A Community College Instructor Like Me: Race and Ethnicity Interactions in the Classroom
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (4)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2011) View citations (3)
    CLSSRN working papers, Vancouver School of Economics (2011) View citations (3)
    See also Journal Article in American Economic Review (2014)

2010

23. When Opportunity Knocks, Who Answers? New Evidence on College Achievement Awards
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (8)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2014)

2009

24. A Professor Like Me: Influence of Professor Gender on University Achievement
    CLSSRN working papers, Vancouver School of Economics View citations (17)
25. How large are returns to schooling? Hint: Money isn't everything
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (76)
26. The Role of Simplification and Information in College Decisions: Results from the H&R Block FAFSA Experiment
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (49)
27. Why Do Skilled Immigrants Struggle in the Labor Market? A Field Experiment with Six Thousand Resumes
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (10)

2008

28. Ability, Gender, and Performance Standards: Evidence from Academic Probation
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (3)
    See also Journal Article in American Economic Journal: Applied Economics (2010)
29. The Short- and Long-Term Career Effects of Graduating in a Recession: Hysteresis and Heterogeneity in the Market for College Graduates
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (21)
    Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2006) View citations (35)

2007

30. A Professor Like Me: The Influence of Instructor Gender on College Achievement
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (7)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2009)
31. Incentives and Services for College Achievement: Evidence from a Randomized Trial
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (10)
    See also Journal Article in American Economic Journal: Applied Economics (2009)
32. The Long-Run Consequences of Living in a Poor Neighborhood
    Berkeley Program on Housing and Urban Policy, Working Paper Series, Berkeley Program on Housing and Urban Policy
    See also Journal Article in The Quarterly Journal of Economics (2003)

2006

33. Importance des signaux de competence pour l'obtention d'un emploi et de l'avancement
    Direction des études analytiques : documents de recherche, Statistics Canada, Direction des études analytiques
34. Lead Them to Water and Pay Them to Drink: An Experiment with Services and Incentives for College Achievement
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (16)
35. Professor Qualities and Student Achievement
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (5)
    See also Journal Article in The Review of Economics and Statistics (2009)
36. Short, Medium, and Long Term Consequences of Poor Infant Health: An Analysis using Siblings and Twins
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (20)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2008)
37. The Importance of Signalling in Job Placement and Promotion
    Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch View citations (2)

2005

38. Canadian Compulsory School Laws and Their Impact on Educational Attainment and Future Earnings
    Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch View citations (4)
39. Legislation canadienne de l'ecole obligatoire et incidence sur les annees de scolarite et le futur revenu du travail
    Direction des études analytiques : documents de recherche, Statistics Canada, Direction des études analytiques
40. The Intergenerational Effect of Worker Displacement
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (11)
    Also in Working Papers, University of California, Davis, Department of Economics (2005) View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Labor Economics (2008)
41. The Intergenerational Effects of Compulsory Schooling
    Working Papers, University of California, Davis, Department of Economics View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Labor Economics (2006)

2003

42. Do Dropouts Drop Out Too Soon? Evidence from Changes in School-Leaving Laws
    Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics View citations (32)
43. Do Dropouts Drop Out Too Soon? International Evidence From Changes in School-Leaving Laws
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (28)
44. Does Education Improve Citizenship? Evidence from the U.S. and the U.K
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (64)
45. Does Human Capital Transfer from Parent to Child? The Intergenerational Effects of Compulsory Schooling
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (33)

2002

46. Do Neighbourhoods Influence Long-term Labour Market Success? A Comparison of Adults Who Grew up in Different Public Housing Projects
    Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch View citations (3)
47. Les quartiers influencent-ils la reussite a long terme sur le marche du travail?: comparaison des adultes qui ont grandi dans des ensembles de logements publics differents
    Direction des études analytiques : documents de recherche, Statistics Canada, Direction des études analytiques

1999

48. Generational Accounting and Immigration in the United States
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (9)

Journal Articles

2020

1. Improving non-academic student outcomes using online and text-message coaching
   Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2020, 171, (C), 342-360
   See also Working Paper (2018)

2019

2. Introduction: Labor Markets and Public Policies in the United States and Canada
   Journal of Labor Economics, 2019, 37, (S2), S243 - S252
   See also Chapter (2016)
3. Keeping College Options Open: A Field Experiment to Help all High School Seniors Through the College Application Process
   Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2019, 38, (2), 426-454 View citations (4)
   See also Working Paper (2016)
4. Using Behavioral Insights to Increase Parental Engagement: The Parents and Children Together Intervention
   Journal of Human Resources, 2019, 54, (4), 900-925 View citations (2)
5. What sets college thrivers and divers apart? A contrast in study habits, attitudes, and mental health
   Economics Letters, 2019, 178, (C), 50-53 View citations (3)
   See also Working Paper (2017)

2018

6. Do Large Employers Treat Racial Minorities More Fairly? An Analysis of Canadian Field Experiment Data
   Canadian Public Policy, 2018, 44, (1), 1-12
7. Student Coaching: How Far Can Technology Go?
   Journal of Human Resources, 2018, 53, (2), 299-329 View citations (8)
   See also Working Paper (2016)
8. Thrivers and divers: Using non-academic measures to predict college success and failure
   Economics of Education Review, 2018, 62, (C), 170-182 View citations (6)
   See also Working Paper (2016)

2017

9. Applying behavioural economics to public policy in Canada
   Canadian Journal of Economics, 2017, 50, (3), 599-635 View citations (1)
   Also in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2017, 50, (3), 599-635 (2017) View citations (1)
   See also Working Paper (2016)
10. Behavioral barriers transitioning to college
    Labour Economics, 2017, 47, (C), 48-63 View citations (6)
11. Pathways to Education: An Integrated Approach to Helping At-Risk High School Students
    Journal of Political Economy, 2017, 125, (4), 947 - 984 View citations (13)
    See also Working Paper (2014)

2016

12. What Can We Learn from Charter School Lotteries?
    Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2016, 30, (3), 57-84 View citations (8)
    See also Working Paper (2016)

2015

13. Leaving Boys Behind: Gender Disparities in High Academic Achievement
    Journal of Human Resources, 2015, 50, (3), 549-579 View citations (41)
    See also Working Paper (2013)

2014

14. A Community College Instructor Like Me: Race and Ethnicity Interactions in the Classroom
    American Economic Review, 2014, 104, (8), 2567-91 View citations (38)
    See also Working Paper (2011)
15. When Opportunity Knocks, Who Answers?: New Evidence on College Achievement Awards
    Journal of Human Resources, 2014, 49, (3) View citations (18)
    See also Working Paper (2010)

2013

16. Information and College Access: Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment
    Scandinavian Journal of Economics, 2013, 115, (1), 3-26 View citations (64)
    See also Working Paper (2012)

2012

17. The Role of Application Assistance and Information in College Decisions: Results from the H&R Block Fafsa Experiment
    The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2012, 127, (3), 1205-1242 View citations (218)
18. The Short- and Long-Term Career Effects of Graduating in a Recession
    American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 2012, 4, (1), 1-29 View citations (230)

2011

19. Peer effects on high school aspirations: Evidence from a sample of close and not-so-close friends
    Economics of Education Review, 2011, 30, (4), 575-581 View citations (12)
20. Priceless: The Nonpecuniary Benefits of Schooling
    Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2011, 25, (1), 159-84 View citations (208)
21. Why Do Skilled Immigrants Struggle in the Labor Market? A Field Experiment with Thirteen Thousand Resumes
    American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2011, 3, (4), 148-71 View citations (105)

2010

22. Ability, Gender, and Performance Standards: Evidence from Academic Probation
    American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 2010, 2, (2), 95-117 View citations (29)
    See also Working Paper (2008)

2009

23. A Professor Like Me: The Influence of Instructor Gender on College Achievement
    Journal of Human Resources, 2009, 44, (2) View citations (62)
    See also Working Paper (2007)
24. Incentives and Services for College Achievement: Evidence from a Randomized Trial
    American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 2009, 1, (1), 136-63 View citations (199)
    See also Working Paper (2007)
25. Professor Qualities and Student Achievement
    The Review of Economics and Statistics, 2009, 91, (1), 83-92 View citations (32)
    See also Working Paper (2006)

2008

26. Neighbourhood Effects in Canada: A Critique
    Canadian Public Policy, 2008, 34, (2), 237-258 View citations (7)
27. Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term Consequences of Poor Infant Health: An Analysis Using Siblings and Twins
    Journal of Human Resources, 2008, 43, (1) View citations (124)
    See also Working Paper (2006)
28. The Intergenerational Effects of Worker Displacement
    Journal of Labor Economics, 2008, 26, (3), 455-483 View citations (101)
    See also Working Paper (2005)

2007

29. Do dropouts drop out too soon? Wealth, health and happiness from compulsory schooling
    Journal of Public Economics, 2007, 91, (11-12), 2213-2229 View citations (201)

2006

30. Estimating Average and Local Average Treatment Effects of Education when Compulsory Schooling Laws Really Matter
    American Economic Review, 2006, 96, (1), 152-175 View citations (298)
31. The Intergenerational Effects of Compulsory Schooling
    Journal of Labor Economics, 2006, 24, (4), 729-760 View citations (138)
    See also Working Paper (2005)
32. The compelling effects of compulsory schooling: evidence from Canada
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 2006, 39, (1), 22-52 View citations (46)
    Also in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2006, 39, (1), 22-52 (2006) View citations (23)

2004

33. Does education improve citizenship? Evidence from the United States and the United Kingdom
    Journal of Public Economics, 2004, 88, (9-10), 1667-1695 View citations (271)

2003

34. The Long-Run Consequences of Living in a Poor Neighborhood
    The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2003, 118, (4), 1533-1575 View citations (175)
    See also Working Paper (2007)

1999

35. Analyzing the Fiscal Impact of U.S. Immigration
    American Economic Review, 1999, 89, (2), 176-180 View citations (59)

Books

2019

1. Small Differences II: Public Policies in Canada and the United States
   NBER Books, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Chapters

2016

1. Behavioral Economics of Education
   Elsevier View citations (4)
2. Introduction: Labor Markets and Public Policies in the United States and Canada
   A chapter in Small Differences II: Public Policies in Canada and the United States, 2016
   See also Journal Article in Journal of Labor Economics (2019)

2007

3. Would More Compulsory Schooling Help Disadvantaged Youth? Evidence from Recent Changes to School-Leaving Laws
   A chapter in The Problems of Disadvantaged Youth: An Economic Perspective, 2007, pp 85-112 View citations (2)

2000

4. The Fiscal Effects of U.S. Immigration: A Generational-Accounting Perspective
   A chapter in Tax Policy and the Economy, Volume 14, 2000, pp 123-156 View citations (10)

1999

5. Canada: On the Road to Fiscal Balance
   A chapter in Generational Accounting around the World, 1999, pp 199-218 View citations (2)