Does a Productivity Bonus Pay Off? The Effects of Teacher-Incentive Pay on Student Achievement in Brazilian Schools

Tharcisio Leone

Economic Development and Cultural Change, 2024, vol. 72, issue 3, 1317 - 1356

Abstract: This article uses a quasi-experimental design, difference-in-differences, and longitudinal data on student academic achievement to evaluate ex post the (short-term) impact of a teacher bonus program in Brazil. The results indicate that the implementation of the performance-based bonuses in the state schools of São Paulo generated no statistically significant impact on the academic performance of students. There was a similar finding for retention rate and teaching activities. These results must be interpreted with caution given the issues of exams’ competence, time of analysis, and geographical scope.

Date: 2024
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