Markets Versus Monopolies in Education: The Historical Evidence

Creator

Andrew Coulson

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Publisher

Arizona State University, University of South Florida

Publication Date

June 1996

Abstract

A common point of contention among educators and economists is the likely effect a free market would have on modern education. Most supporters of public schooling maintain that the field would either be adversely affected by competition and choice, or that the effects would be insubstantial. Conversely, a significant number of critics argue that education, like all other human exchanges, would respond to market incentives with improved performance, increased attention to the needs of families, and greater innovation. ...

Extent

35

Volume

4

Issue

9

Language

English

Media Type

Journals (Periodicals)

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

E11-00058

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Recommended Citation

Coulson, Andrew, "Markets Versus Monopolies in Education: The Historical Evidence" (1996). Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA). 304.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_EPAA/304