A study of primary school finance by the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) suggests many countries have concerns regarding financial equalization of educational opportunity. This study tests the CERI project's conclusions to determine whether some of the more equalizing finance systems might serve as models for other countries.…

Investigates relationship between higher education subsidy and inequality of access to schooling using 1974 data for a cross-section of 61 countries. Using a more complete specification indicates the disequalizing effect of public subsidy to higher education almost disappears for low-income countries. (NEC)

Compares federal financing of education in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, India, and Nigeria. Examines methods for reducing vertical and horizontal fiscal imbalances and resulting inequalities in provision of education. Predicts increasingly centralized financing and control of education. Contains 31 references. (SV)