Eric Bettinger

Associate Professor of Economics (by courtesy) at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Schools

  • Stanford Graduate School of Business

Links

Biography

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Research Statement

Dr. Bettinger's current research focuses on factors that improve students' access to and success in college. Some of these factors include the role of teacher characteristics and class sizes in college, the role of need-based financial aid, and the complexity of the college application process. Bettinger has also conducted significant research on the effects of financial incentives for students and on the effects of voucher programs on both academic and non-academic outcomes of participating students.

Teaching

Degree Courses

2017-18

GSBGEN 348: The Economics of Higher Education

(Same as EDUC 347) Topics: the worth of college and graduate degrees, and the utilization of highly educated graduates; faculty labor markets, careers, and workload; costs and pricing; discounting, merit aid, and access to higher education;...

Insights by Stanford Business

When Students Teach Students, the Benefits Compound

September 7, 2016

A new study measures the value of grad-student instructors in the context of academic “production.”

A Look Back at 2014

December 11, 2014

Explore 10 Stanford Business stories from 2014, including pieces on happiness and networking.

Eric Bettinger: Why Stay-at-Home Parents are Good for Older Children

October 20, 2014

Parental presence isn’t just for infants and toddlers.

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