Honors College Theses
Publication Date
2024
Major
Economics (BBA)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Jeffrey Schiman
Abstract
This paper presents new evidence on the effects of school autonomy over personnel, budgeting, and curriculum on student achievement. I use the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data, a survey and assessment of students and schools in over 80 countries along with panel data methods. The empirical findings suggest that a greater degree of autonomy over schooling decisions improves achievement in math, science, and reading. However, these improvements are most pronounced in more developed countries.
Recommended Citation
Kastl, Frank P., "The Effects of School Autonomy on Student Achievement" (2024). Honors College Theses. 997.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/997
