Atkinson, Adele; Burgess, Simon; Croxson, Bronwyn; … - Centre for Market and Public Organisation (CMPO), … - 2004
This paper evaluates the impact of a performance-related pay scheme for teachers in England. Using teacher level data, matched with test scores and value-added, we test whether the introduction of a payment scheme based on pupil attainment increased teacher effort. Our evaluation design controls...