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ERIC Number: EJ1298667
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0964-5292
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Cost-Benefit Information Closes Aspiration Gaps -- If Parents Think Their Child Is Ready for College
Cheng, Albert; Henderson, Michael B.; Peterson, Paul E.; West, Martin R.
Education Economics, v29 n3 p233-251 2021
Can information close socioeconomic gaps in parents' postsecondary aspirations for their children? We administer a survey experiment to a nationally representative sample of U.S. parents, who are also asked whether their child is academically prepared for college. We inquire whether parents prefer their child to pursue a four-year degree, two-year degree, or no further education. Some parents are also randomly told the costs of college for an individual in their state and income bracket; local labor-market returns to a degree; or both costs and returns. Information closes socioeconomic aspiration gaps only if parents believe their child is ready for college.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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