ECON 8310E: Economics of Educational Policy

Since the publication in 1982 of A Nation At Risk there has been far-reaching proposals to reform the structure, financing, accountability systems, and operation of public schools. This course explores how economist think about educational policy and presents the empirical evidence associated with these policies. We will cover many of the major reforms which have received attention, such as education vouchers, charter schools, site-based management, school accountability systems, merit pay and comprehensive urban school reforms.

Syllabi

See the AYSPS Course Syllabi List. Please remember that individual faculty vary their course plans over time. A previous syllabus is no guarantee of what an upcoming course will be like.

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