Lemons in the university: asymmetric information, academic shopping and subject selection
Description
This article investigates the impact that information has on subject selection, if the information available to students during subject selection was considered adequate and if this was related to the increasing number of students taking an academic shopping approach to selection. Applying the theory of asymmetric information to a survey of 413 undergraduate students, we ascertained the quality and usefulness of information that was available to them during course selection. The results show that as students progress through their degree, they are more likely to find the course information inadequate and that the adoption rate of academic shopping increases. This demonstrates that the number of students dropping out of courses early could be reduced by providing more timely and accurate information.
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ID Code: | 240955 |
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Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) |
Refereed: | Yes |
Measurements or Duration: | 15 pages |
Keywords: | Academic shopping, information asymmetry, subject selection, university education |
DOI: | 10.1080/07294360.2021.1887094 |
ISSN: | 0729-4360 |
Pure ID: | 138316815 |
Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Business & Law Current > Schools > School of Economics & Finance |
Copyright Owner: | 2021 HERDSA |
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Deposited On: | 28 Jun 2023 05:51 |
Last Modified: | 29 Feb 2024 13:37 |
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