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Does Private Tutoring Work? The Effectiveness of Private Tutoring: A Nonparametric Bounds Analysis

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Private tutoring has become popular all over the world. However, the evidence on the effect of private tutoring is inconclusive, therefore, this paper attempts to improve the existing literature by using nonparametric bounds methods to find out if private tutoring yields any substantial returns for the individual. The present examination uses a large representative dataset to identify bounds, first, without imposing assumptions and second, it applies weak nonparametric assumptions to tighten the bounds. Under relatively weak assumptions, I find some evidence that private tutoring improves studentsÕ academic outcome in reading. However, the results indicate a heterogeneous and nonlinear effect of private tutoring.

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  • Stefanie Hof, 2014. "Does Private Tutoring Work? The Effectiveness of Private Tutoring: A Nonparametric Bounds Analysis," Economics of Education Working Paper Series 0096, University of Zurich, Department of Business Administration (IBW).
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    Keywords

    Partial identification; selection problem; nonparametric bounds method; monotone instrument variable; private tutoring; academic achievement;
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    JEL classification:

    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education

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