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An Impact Evaluation of the National Student Scholarship Program in Argentina

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  • Carolyn Heinrich

    (University of Wisconsin-Madison.)

  • Marcelo Cabrol

    (Interamerican Development Bank.)

Abstract

The primary objectives of the program are to support the retention, promotion and graduation of students in the EGB, thus increasing educational attainment and promoting human capital development among Argentine youth.

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  • Carolyn Heinrich & Marcelo Cabrol, 2005. "An Impact Evaluation of the National Student Scholarship Program in Argentina," OVE Working Papers 0605, Inter-American Development Bank, Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE).
    • Handle: RePEc:idb:ovewps:0605
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    1. Francisca Henriquez, 2009. "Microcrédito y su Impacto: Un Acercamiento con Datos Chilenos," OVE Working Papers 0309, Inter-American Development Bank, Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE).
    2. Gonzalez Diez, Verónica M. & Ibarrarán, Pablo & Maffioli, Alessandro & Rozo, Sandra, 2009. "The Impact of Technology Adoption on Agricultural Productivity: The Case of the Dominican Republic," IDB Publications (Working Papers) 3017, Inter-American Development Bank.

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    • H50 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - General
    • O38 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Government Policy

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