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- 일시 및 장소: 2025년 4월 8일 (수) 12:00 - 13:00, 다산경제관 32210호
- 발표자: 정연하 교수님 (성균관대학교)
- 논문 제목: The Enduring Legacy of Educational Institutions: Evidence from Hyanggyo in Pre-Modern Korea
- 초록: This study examines the long-term impact of Hyanggyo, state-sponsored educational institutions established during the early Joseon Dynasty in Korea (1392–1592), on human capital accumulation. Although these schools ceased functioning as educational centers by the late 16th century, their influence has endured. Drawing on a newly constructed township-level dataset, we find that pre-modern exposure to Hyanggyo is robustly associated with educational outcomes measured from the historical periods to the present. This relationship appears to be driven by increased local demand for education, supported by three complementary findings. First, regions with greater historical exposure experienced larger gains in Japanese literacy during colonial era school expansions. Second, residents in these areas express stronger pro-education attitudes today. Third, historically exposed regions exhibit lower fertility rates alongside increased school enrollment, consistent with a quantity–quality tradeoff framework. Together, our findings highlight the lasting legacy of early educational institutions.