Part of cost of participating in higher education is foregone employment. An increase in unemployment rate is expected to decrease full cost of postsecondary education, causing increase in demand. This paper reexamines this expectation, in the face of the Alchian-Allen effect (changes in fixed costs), once the public/private school distinction has…

Reviews trends in Canadian private school enrollment by province from 1920-1978. Provides statistics on number of private schools and any denominational affiliation. Discusses Canadian legislation governing private schools, the role of private education, and the fact that private schools are found largely in democratic nations. (NEC)

Tables detail fall 1983 higher education enrollment by type and control of institutions, by student level, and by state. Included are students enrolled in specialized institutions and new institutions not yet classified. (MLW)

Reports data gathered by the National Center for Education Statistics concerning enrollment trends and projections in public and private preprimary, elementary, and middle schools; minority enrollment trends; and trends in teacher employment, state and federal school support, school use of computers, student reading abilities, and adoption of…