Jules Gazeaud
J-PAL MENA, The American University in Cairo and NOVAFRICA
Claire Ricard
CERDI, CNRS, Université Clermont Auvergne and FSJES-Aïn Chock,
University Hassan II
ISSN 2183-0843
Working Paper No 2102
February 2021
Abstract:
Do conditional cash transfers enhance children’s educational outcomes? Unlike previous studies, we explore this question at scale, in the context of a sustained exposure to education transfers. A regression discontinuity analysis shows positive effects on enrollment but small and seemingly negative effects on test scores, especially for boys. Concomitant increases in class size and heterogeneity suggest that the program constrained learning by putting additional pressure on existing resources. effects on enrollment are consistent with those of the pilot evaluation. However, adverse effects on learning emerged because no accompanying measures were taken to absorb the extra influx of students.
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