In this paper we develop a conceptual framework for analyzing school choice decisions,
evaluate past empirical research, and estimate an individual level model of choice using a …

One of the major concerns associated with school voucher proposals is that they will only
benefit those who leave public schools in favor of private schools. The children left behind in …

What role should government have in education? This question has been of interest to
philosophers since Plato and economists since Adam Smith; it was the question that …

This paper examines several factors that affect the support for educational vouchers. A
theory of the choice of public or private schools and a discussion of rational voting behavior …

Approximately 10% of school-age children in the United States are enrolled in private
schools, relieving the financial burden on public school systems, and the taxpayers who …

Previous empirical studies of school choice have been at the national level, or have
focussed on northeastern states. We estimate the demand for private education in rural …

Interest in education tax credits has increased in recent years, as has their legislative
success. And recent, high-profi le voucher setbacks in Arizona, Utah, and Florida have …

For example, there is a strong commitment on both sides of Parliament to surplus, or at least,
balanced budgets. At the same time policy makers in the major parties appear to believe that …

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This paper reviews the research evidence on vouchers and considers the factors that make
education vouchers a “live issue” in US education policy. These factors can be articulated in …