Do high aspirations lead to better outcomes? evidence from a longitudinal survey of adolescents in Peru

Using a novel panel survey of relatively poor urban Peruvian adolescents, we explore the link between educational aspirations and propensity to invest in the future. Aspirations comprise hope and agency. We find remarkably high educational aspirations, even among relatively poor individuals and adol...

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Main Authors: Graham, C, Ruiz Pozuelo, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2022