Privatizing educational choice : consequences for parents, schools, and public policy / Clive R. Belfield and Henry M. Levin.

Author/creator Belfield, C. R.
Other author Levin, Henry M.
Format Book
Publication InfoBoulder : Paradigm Publishers, ©2005.
Descriptionix, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Education privatization in its many forms -- The marketplace in education -- Families as contractual partners in education -- Modeling school choice : a comparison of public, private-independent, private-religious, and home-schooled students -- Home-schooling -- The effects of competition on educational outcomes : a review of U.S. evidence -- School choice and the supply of private schooling places / with Heather Schwartz -- The potential of for-profit schools for educational reform -- Postcompulsory entitlements : vouchers for life-long learning.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 197-211) and index.
LCCN 2005015678
ISBN1594511144 (hard : alk. paper)
ISBN1594511152 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks LB2806.36 .B42 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold