Large-Scale Randomized Evaluation of a Training Program to Improve the Skills and Labor Market Outcomes of Low-Income Urban Youth in Delhi

Last registered on June 05, 2021
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Trial Information

General Information

Title
Large-Scale Randomized Evaluation of a Training Program to Improve the Skills and Labor Market Outcomes of Low-Income Urban Youth in Delhi
RCT ID
AEARCTR-0005935
Initial registration date
May 27, 2020

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First published
May 28, 2020, 3:11 PM EDT

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Last updated
June 05, 2021, 10:43 PM EDT

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Locations

Country
India
Region

Primary Investigator

Name
Prashant Loyalka
Affiliation
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University
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Additional Trial Information

Status
On going
Start date
2018-06-15
End date
2022-06-15
Keywords
Education, Labor
Additional Keywords
JEL code(s)
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Abstract
We run a large-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the impacts of attending an almost year-long intensive training program (Freedom English Academy or FEA) on the English skills, non-cognitive skills, and labor market outcomes of low-income youth in urban India. Specifically, we randomize 1,200 low-income youth in Delhi to one of two conditions: (a) immediate enrollment in FEA or (b) deferred (one-year) enrollment in FEA. After approximately ten months, we measure impacts from attending FEA on labor market outcomes (estimated wages), English listening and speaking skills, and non-cognitive (social) skills.
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Registration Citation

Citation
Loyalka, Prashant. 2021. "Large-Scale Randomized Evaluation of a Training Program to Improve the Skills and Labor Market Outcomes of Low-Income Urban Youth in Delhi." AEA RCT Registry. June 05. https://doi.org/10.1257/rct.5935-1.1
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Experimental Details

Interventions

Intervention(s)
Intervention Start Date
2019-07-15
Intervention End Date
2020-06-01

Primary Outcomes

Primary Outcomes (end points)
Data on primary outcome measures are collected in the endline survey. There are two primary outcomes. The first is estimated wages (recruiters’ objective and blind assessments of standardized mock job interviews). The second outcome variable is the score on a standardized English listening and speaking skills assessment (z-scored).
Primary Outcomes (explanation)

Secondary Outcomes

Secondary Outcomes (end points)
Secondary outcome variables will also be examined. These include non-cognitive (i.e. social) skills which are measured during the mock interview (using machine learning techniques). The non-cognitive skills include engagement, confidence/composure, and other positive emotions. Secondary outcomes also include participants’ self-reported actual or expected employment outcomes (e.g. wages/expected wages).
Secondary Outcomes (explanation)

Experimental Design

Experimental Design
We randomize 1,200 low-income youth in urban India to one of two conditions: (a) immediate enrollment in the (free) training program or (b) deferred (one-year) enrollment in the (free) training program.
Experimental Design Details
Randomization Method
Pre-programmed management-information-system at the training program to have a randomization feature (i.e. done by software/computer).
Randomization Unit
Individuals applying for FEA.
Was the treatment clustered?
No

Experiment Characteristics

Sample size: planned number of clusters
1200 individual participants (youth)
Sample size: planned number of observations
1,200 individuals
Sample size (or number of clusters) by treatment arms
600 treated individuals, 600 control individuals
Minimum detectable effect size for main outcomes (accounting for sample design and clustering)
Supporting Documents and Materials
IRB

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

IRB Name
Stanford University
IRB Approval Date
2018-07-30
IRB Approval Number
47033
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Intervention

Is the intervention completed?
No
Data Collection Complete
Data Publication

Data Publication

Is public data available?
No

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