Which of the Proposals for Education Reform Is Likely to Be

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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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