Victor Lavy, SMF-CAGE Global Perspectives Series: Paper 8 June 2016

Examination candidates can have a bad day for many reasons unrelated to knowledge, skill, or cognitive ability. Possible causes include minor infection, migraine, hay fever, menstruation, disturbed sleep, and atmospheric pollution. When the stakes are high, as with exams used to rank students or admit them to further training or employment, there can be permanent consequences for the individual and for society.

Political Economy