There is tentative evidence that the EMA resulted in a small reduction in criminal behaviour.
Students who performed poorly at GCSE, who were most likely to be brought into education, also saw some reductions in criminal convictions – around 7% – as a result.
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Students who performed poorly at GCSE, who were most likely to be brought into education, also saw some reductions in criminal convictions – around 7% – as a result.
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The large direct benefits for students receiving the cash were lost due to reductions in employment and wages.
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