A policy perspective of educational issues

摘要: The first Chapter originates from the evidence of low school achievement children living in Italian public housing. aims this paper are two: one is to verify existence a "ghetto" peer effect, other an increasing effect (in size project) and/or amenity (high-rise projects). analysis suggests unfavorable causal housing on evasion for girls and high-rise projects grade repetition, big cities. For educational outcomes difficulty isolate family background does not allow us draw conclusive comments. The contribution second investigate whether ethnic diversity schools has impact test scores whom it matters. We also try shed some light mechanisms there can be behind. use rich data-set about primary education Netherlands. find that positive minority students, especially language skills older students. negative relationship between school's social environment, partly explain gains as result more competitive environment. In 2005, Italy launched important promotion policy boost enrolments selected scientific bachelors. aim third evaluate efficacy policy. Moreover, we check been effective both males females. Finally, program generates effects outside scope results show significant "Progetto Lauree Scientifiche" targeted non bachelors cross treatment across subjects. However, if considerable bachelor's choice males, appear have any