Course Corrections? The Labor Market Returns to Correctional Education Credentials
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis
Published online on March 21, 2026
Abstract
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Ahead of Print.
This study investigates the labor market returns to educational credentials earned during incarceration, focusing on GED diplomas and short-term vocational certificates. We employ a difference-in-differences (DID) design to estimate the causal impact of ...
This study investigates the labor market returns to educational credentials earned during incarceration, focusing on GED diplomas and short-term vocational certificates. We employ a difference-in-differences (DID) design to estimate the causal impact of ...