The Long Run Impact of Increased Compulsory Education Age: Evidence from Administrative Data in the Netherlands (80241)
Session Chair: Laurence MacDonald
Sunday, 14 July 2024 09:40
Session: Session 1
Room: B17 (Basement)
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
Following the importance of a high school degree, compulsory education age gradually expanded in the last decades. However, the long term impact of ever increasing compulsory education ages is unclear, giving rise to debates about its effectiveness. In this paper, we exploit a quasi-experiment that increased compulsory education age from 17 to 18 years in the Netherlands. Using detailed micro administrative data, we examine its long run impact on the labor market and continuing education. We observe that the increase in compulsory education age resulted in a reduction in student dropout by approximately 1 percentage point, and an increase in high school, colleges, and adult education graduation rates by approximately 0.4 to 0.8 percentage points. However, no significant effect is observed with respect to labor market outcomes. This finding holds particular significance in the current socio-economic context, where lifelong learning and continuous education are incredibly important. Nevertheless, it is crucial to recognize the divergent impact of the policy across educational tracks, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches for each track.
Authors:
Hannelore Nelissen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Kristof De Witte, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
About the Presenter(s)
Ms Hannelore Nelissen is a University Doctoral Student at KU Leuven in Belgium
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