Eugene Owns a House and Land in a Middle-Class Neighborhood

question 77

Multiple Choice

Eugene owns a house and land in a middle-class neighborhood. He is upset that the mayor has increased the sales tax to fund public school programs. As discussed in the text, Eugene should not be upset because:

• A) Property tax provides only a small percentage of funding for education expenses.
• B) School strengthens minority cultural norms.
• C) Middle-class children benefit the most from a quality education.
• D) Property values are increased when schools are of high quality.

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