Which of the Proposals for Education Reform Is Likely to Be

question 233

Multiple Choice

Which of the proposals for education reform is likely to be supported by an economist concerned with efficiency?

• A)Give families "education stamps" to be spent at the school of their choice.
• B)Assign children to particular schools based on where they live.
• C)Give all schoolchildren the same number of years of education.
• D)Abolish private (i.e., fee-charging) schools.

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