Cognitive and Socioemotional Skills in Low-Income Countries: Measurement and Associations with Schooling and Earnings

This paper is based on primary data from Pakistan

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
17 February 2023
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Education
Authors:
Danon, A., Das, J., de Barros, A. and Filmer, D

Abstract

Based on primary data from Pakistan, this paper assesses the reliability and validity of cognitive and socioemotional skills measures and investigates the correlation between schooling, skills acquisition, and labour earnings in low-income countries.

This research is part of the Research on Improving Systems of Education programme.

Citation

Danon, A., Das, J., de Barros, A. and Filmer, D. 2023. Cognitive and Socioemotional Skills in Low-Income Countries: Measurement and Associations with Schooling and Earnings. RISE Working Paper Series. 23/126. https://doi.org/10.35489/BSG-RISE-WP_2023/126

Cognitive and Socioemotional Skills in Low-Income Countries: Measurement and Associations with Schooling and Earnings

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