In Several Cities Around the Country, Schools Are Paying Cash

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Multiple Choice

In several cities around the country, schools are paying cash awards to students who do well on English and Math tests. This practice highlights the idea of:

• A) pedagogical economics-the continuous assessment of student performance in an effort to maximize student efficiency.
• B) hidden costs-the costs borne by taxpayers in the form of wasteful school spending.
• C) incentives-the rewards and penalties that motivate behavior.
• D) screening theory-the identification of individuals or groups based on various performance measures.

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