When Does Education Promote Political Participation? Evidence from Curriculum Reforms in Mexico

• In Event: What Affects Voter Turnout and Participation?

Brief Overview

We argue that the impact of additional years of schooling on political participation will depend on the content of education. With evidence from Mexico, our results highlight the importance of the curriculum for shaping political behavior.

Authors

• Agustina Paglayan, University of California-San Diego

• Francisco Garfias, University of California-San Diego

• Enrique Seira, Itam-Cie