Year of publication:
1999
Publication:
Education and Urban Society
Volumne/Issue:
31(2)
Pages:
190-213
Evaluated the success of the publicly funded school-voucher program in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) using data for 592 students. The Milwaukee experience suggests that privatization in education may result in efficiency gains. Given a choice between public and private schools, Milwaukee parents chose the option best suited for their children. Discusses reasons for program success.
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