Working Paper: NBER ID: w17465
Authors: Daniel Gottlieb; Kent Smetters
Abstract: This paper documents and explains the existence of grade non-disclosure policies in Masters in Business Administration programs, why these policies are concentrated in highly-ranked programs, and why these policies are not prevalent in most other professional degree programs. Related policies, including honors and minimum grade requirements, are also consistent with our model.
Keywords: signaling; education; disclosure
JEL Codes: D80; D71; D81
Edges that are evidenced by causal inference methods are in orange, and the rest are in light blue.
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| school selectivity (C52) | likelihood of adopting nondisclosure policies (G38) |
| nondisclosure (Y40) | increased risk-taking in course selection (D29) |
| nondisclosure (Y40) | decreased self-reported learning effort (D29) |
| minimum grade requirements (A23) | support for nondisclosure (Y50) |
| awards (Y40) | support for nondisclosure (Y50) |