by Mark Thoma, University of Oregon (Department of Economics)

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Measurement Error and Measures of Achievement

Posted on June 24, 2008

Robert Waldmann says to be careful when using income as a control in studies measuring school (or other) achievement:Robert Waldmann: I just thought of something. It was triggered by this studies show that race exhibits a substantial, income-independent influence on school achievement, (don't blame Matt he's just the messenger and is making a very good point about something else).You know what else? Race exhibits a substantial, income-independent influence on consumption -- Black households consume less than White households with the same income.Few suggest this proves that Blacks are more pr...

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