The Sensitivity of Experimental Impact Estimates (Evidence from the National JTPA Study)

James J. Heckman & Jeffrey Smith
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Copyright 2000
ISBN 0-226-05658-9
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The recent experimental evaluation of the U.S. Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program found negative effects of...

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