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The Effects of the E-Rate Internet Subsidies in Education

Michael R. Ward
University of Texas at Arlington - College of Business Administration - Department of Economics

March 2006

Abstract:
Since 1998, US schools and libraries have received $2.25 billion annually to provide internet access. The average estimated effect on educational outcomes for Texas high school outcomes are modest both for measures related to college preparedness and for subject area standardized test scores. Educational outcome improvements were greater at the low-income schools targeted by the program, but the difference in impacts are also small.

Keywords: Education, Internet, Subsidy

JEL Classifications: J22, L86, I22, H20

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Date posted: October 26, 2006 ; Last revised: May 09, 2007

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Ward, Michael R., The Effects of the E-Rate Internet Subsidies in Education (March 2006). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=940092

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