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| Cost Estimates | 1 |
| Cost Indexes | 1 |
| Educational Finance | 1 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
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| Journal of Human Resources | 1 |
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| Chambers, Jay G. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedChambers, Jay G. – Journal of Human Resources, 1978
Based on estimates of differences in costs for school personnel and transportation in Missouri school districts, a cost-of-education index is computed, patterns of cost variation examined, and the impact of state aid allocations determined. Some conclusions are drawn as to implementing a cost index as part of school finance policy. (MF)
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Cost Indexes, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
