3 papers
econ.GN2026
Experimental Evidence on the Learning Impact of Generative AI
Zara Contractor, Germán Reyes
We study how generative AI affects student learning in a randomized experiment. In proctored, in-person sessions, undergraduates learn about an unfamiliar topic and write an analyt…
econ.GN2026
Generative AI in Higher Education: Evidence from an Elite College
Zara Contractor, Germán Reyes
Generative AI is transforming higher education, yet systematic evidence on student adoption, usage patterns, and perceived learning impacts remains scarce. Using survey data from a…
econ.GN2025
Cash and Cognition: The Impact of Transfer Timing on Standardized Test Performance and Human Capital
Axel Eizmendi Larrinaga, Germán Reyes
This paper shows that the timing of monetary transfers to low-income families affects students' cognitive performance on high-stakes standardized tests. We combine administrative r…