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Measuring the effect of school choice on economic outcomes


Abstract: In measuring the returns to education, economists usually focus on the number of years of schooling. But many people would say that the quality of schooling matters, too, even at the high school level. Does the type of high school attended make a difference in future income?

Keywords: Education - Economic aspects; Education; School choice;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2012

Issue: Oct

Pages: 5-9