面向成人定制的高中可帮助他们完成传统文凭并在劳动力市场中表现出色
High Schools Tailored to Adults Can Help Them Complete a Traditional Diploma and Excel in the Labor Market
American Economic Journal: Economic Policy · 2024 · [{"name": "Rebecca Brough", "affiliation": ["University of California, Davis"]}, {"name": "David C. Phillips", "affiliation": ["University of Notre Dame"]}, {"name": "Patrick Turner", "affiliation": ["University of Notre Dame"]}]
中文摘要
美国有超过1800万成年人缺乏高中学历证书。虽然其中一些人会继续获得普通教育发展证书(GED), 但传统文凭可能更具价值。一个高中网络通过提供定制课程、非学业辅导、校内托幼和交通服务, 帮助成年人完成学业。五年后, 毕业生的收入增幅比未入学申请者高38%。我们通过以申请前收入为条件进行控制, 并与经历正向冲击后退学的学生进行比较, 来处理选择性问题。工资增长的很大一部分可由行业转换来解释, 而学历证书完成情况的证据与人力资本机制相一致。(JEL I21, I26, J24, J31)
Abstract
Over 18 million adults in the United States lack a high school credential. While some go on to attain the GED, diplomas are potentially more valuable. A network of high schools helps adults graduate by providing tailored curricula, nonacademic coaching, onsite child care, and transportation. After five years, earnings increase by 38 percent more for graduates than nonenrolling applicants. We address selection by conditioning on preapplication earnings and comparing to students who exit after positive shocks. Much of the wage gains can be accounted for by sectoral switching and evidence on credential completions is consistent with a human capital mechanism. (JEL I21, I26, J24, J31)