Principal-agent theory - its application to teacher incentives and performance

Ros Levacic

As the quality of teaching is an important determinant of student attainment, contractual arrangements that motivate teacher performance is a central issue for education policy.  Ros Levacic analyses various forms of teacher contracts through the lens of principal-agent theory and considers the evidence on the relationship between contracts involving performance-related pay and student attainment.

A political economy of education in India: The case of Uttar Pradesh

Geeta Kingdon and Mohd. Muzzamil

Teachers from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have substantial representation in both houses of parliament. Geeta Kingdon reviews the objectives of teacher associations and considers how it has affected school performance.