Resource Costs and Equity.

Matthews, Kenneth M.

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Publication Date: 1979

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Resource Costs and Equity.

Matthews, Kenneth M.

Journal of Education Finance, v4 n3 p333-41 Win 1979

The effects of cost differences on equality of educational opportunity may be grossly overestimated. Until the equity of the distribution dimension of existing state plans has been determined, funding on the basis of cost differences has the potential for contributing to greater inequities. (Author/IRT)

Descriptors: Cost Indexes, Costs, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Equalization Aid, Finance Reform, School Districts, State Aid, Teacher Salaries

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Georgia

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