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Experimental Evidence on the Learning Impact of Generative AI
Zara Contractor, Germán Reyes
We study whether access to off-the-shelf generative AI changes how much students learn in a timed assignment. In a proctored, in-person randomized experiment, undergraduates study…
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…
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…
Cognitive Endurance, Talent Selection, and the Labor Market Returns to Human Capital
Germán Reyes
Cognitive endurance -- the ability to sustain performance on a cognitively-demanding task over time -- is thought to be a crucial productivity determinant. However, a lack of data…