No. 8/2003
TEACHER SORTING, TEACHER QUALITY, AND STUDENT
COMPOSITION: EVIDENCE FROM NORWAY
Hans Bonesrønning
Torberg Falch
Bjarne Strøm
Abstract:
Using panel data for Norwegian schools, we establish a two-equation supply
and demand model for teachers with approved education. Taking into account
nationally determined teacher pay and a strict teacher appointment rule,
the data enable us to separately estimate supply and demand functions
for certified teachers. The results clearly indicate that the student
body composition, and in particular students belonging to ethnic minorities,
influences both teacher supply and teacher demand. The implied negative
relationship between excess demand for certified teachers and the share
of minority students is likely to be important for teacher quality.
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