Interaction, stereotypes and performance. Evidence from South Africa

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Authors: Justine Claire Burns, Lucia Corno
Cited by: 42
References: 17

Abstract

In this paper, we exploit a policy designed to randomly allocate roommates in a large South African university to investigate whether inter-racial interaction affects stereotypes, attitudes and performance.

Fields of Study & Subjects

School Choice and Performance Culture Economy and Development Studies Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies

Publication details

Publisher
The IFS
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN