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Peer reviewedMcCarty, Therese A.; Brazer, Harvey E. – Economics of Education Review, 1990
Examines the conflict between efficiency and equity in public education finance. Considers district power equalization (DPE), a compromise approach that would require raising tax prices in wealthy districts and lowering them in poorer districts. Simulations for three states show that a "pure" DPE plan would reduce expenditure variances…
Descriptors: Educational Equity (Finance), Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education, Expenditure per Student
Download full textHarris, William T.; And Others – 1973
Two particular features of the Virginia education system were analyzed in light of a present constitutional requisite for equalized educational funding. The Virginia Quality Standards for Education were analyzed as to their impact on equalization of educational spending throughout the State. Particular attention was given to requirements for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Court Litigation, Educational Finance, Equal Education
