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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 Working Paper SeriesDate posted: October 26, 2006 ; Last revised: May 09, 2007Suggested CitationContact Information
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