Cognitive and Socioemotional Skills in Low-Income Countries: Measurement and Associations with Schooling and Earnings

This paper is based on primary data from Pakistan

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 17 February 2023

• Document Type: Working Paper
• Theme: Education
• Authors: Danon, A., Das, J., de Barros, A., Filmer, D

Abstract

Based on primary data from Pakistan, this paper assesses the reliability and validity of cognitive and socioemotional skills measures and investigates the correlation between schooling, skills acquisition, and labour earnings in low-income countries.

This research is part of the Research on Improving Systems of Education programme.

Citation

Danon, A., Das, J., de Barros, A. and Filmer, D. 2023. Cognitive and Socioemotional Skills in Low-Income Countries: Measurement and Associations with Schooling and Earnings. RISE Working Paper Series. 23/126. https://doi.org/10.35489/BSG-RISE-WP_2023/126

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Cognitive and Socioemotional Skills in Low-Income Countries: Measurement and Associations with Schooling and Earnings

Published 17 February 2023