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Degree performance of economics students in UK universities : absolute and relative performance in prior qualifications

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Naylor, Robin and Smith, Jeremy (2004) Degree performance of economics students in UK universities : absolute and relative performance in prior qualifications. Scottish Journal of Political Economy, Volume 51 (Number 2). pp. 250-265. doi:10.1111/j.0036-9292.2004.00305.x ISSN 0036-9292.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0036-9292.2004.00305.x

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Abstract

We exploit individual-level data on full cohorts of UK university, leavers who were enrolled for an Economics degree during the period 1984-85 to 1992-93 or the academic year 1997 98. We analyse the determinants of degree performance and find that performance depends not only on prior qualifications as measured by A-level scores,. for example, but also on the individual student's ranking (based on their A-level scores) within their cohort at their university. The students' performance is also enhanced by having previously studied mathematics, although there is no benefit from the prior study of Economics. We find that attendance at an Independent school has a negative effect on degree performance, and that there are comparatively few social class background effects. Females are more likely than males to obtain a good degree.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Economics
Journal or Publication Title: Scottish Journal of Political Economy
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN: 0036-9292
Official Date: 2004
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2004UNSPECIFIED
Volume: Volume 51
Number: Number 2
Number of Pages: 16
Page Range: pp. 250-265
DOI: 10.1111/j.0036-9292.2004.00305.x
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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