Help or Hindrance? The Effects of College Remediation on Academic and Labor Market Outcomes
帮助还是阻碍？大学补修教育对学业与劳动力市场结果的影响
Providing remedial (also known as developmental) education is the primary way colleges cope with students who do not have the academic preparation needed to succeed in college-level courses. Remediation is widespread, with nearly one-third of entering freshmen taking remedial courses at an annual cost of at least $$1 billion. Despite its prevalence, there is uncertainty surrounding its short- and longer-run effects. This paper presents new evidence on this question using…