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Home Computer Use and the Development of Human Capital *
Bread for the World Institute|Columbia University|University of Chicago
paper uses regression discontinuity design estimate effect home computers child adolescent outcomes exploiting voucher program romania main results indicate home computers positive negative effects development human capital children voucher purchase computer significantly lower school grades show improved computer skills also evidence winning voucher increased cognitive skills measured ravens progressive matrices find much evidence effect noncognitive outcomes parental rules regarding homework computer use attenuate effects computer ownership suggesting parental monitoring supervision may important mediating factors