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Peer reviewedMaxwell, Nan L.; Lopus, Jane S. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1995
Using university cost data and student data from 176 members of university economics classes, this study finds that substantial monetary savings are realized by offering large classes, although their students have a 38% decreased probability of enrolling in future economics classes. Money savings may translate into enrollment losses. (SLD)
Descriptors: Class Size, College Students, Cost Effectiveness, Economics
Peer reviewedBrewer, Dominic J.; Krop, Cathy; Gill, Brian P.; Reichardt, Robert – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1999
Estimates the operational costs of nationwide class-size-reduction programs under various policy alternatives, including the specified class size, flexibility in implementation, and whether the policy is targeted toward at-risk students. Depending on the options, estimated costs range from about $2 billion per year to over $11 billion per year.…
Descriptors: Class Size, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Educational Finance
