Working during School and Academic Performance

Abstract

This paper, we utilize unique new data in an attempt to examine the extent to which theendogeneity of hours may bias estimates of the effect of employment on academic performance. Thedata are obtained directly from the administrative records of Berea College. Located in centralKentucky, this liberal arts institution operates under a mission of providing an education to those who"have great promise, but limited economic resources." As part of this mission, all students who attendBerea...