Abstract
This article estimates the effect of an administrative change in a
voucher policy implemented by an Italian Regional government.
The voucher was initiated in 2000, and is intended to help families
that want to enroll their children in private schools. In 2008, the
policy was changed, making the administrative procedure required
for obtaining the voucher easier, and integrating additional financial
aid to it. The effect of this change is estimated by a panel
econometric analysis that compares the prechange and postchange
proportions of first-year students enrolled in private schools with
that of other regions, controlling for some demand and supply–
driven factors that affect families’ propensity to choose private
schooling. The policy modification was found not to have affected
the proportion of students who enroll in private schools, across
all the three (primary, junior, and upper secondary) educational
levels. The change still may have been beneficial, however, from the standpoint of easing the paperwork burden for existing private
school students.
Lingua originale | English |
---|---|
pagine (da-a) | 380-406 |
Numero di pagine | 27 |
Rivista | Journal of School Choice |
Volume | 9 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2015 |
Pubblicato esternamente | Sì |
Keywords
- Education policy
- Private school enrollment
- School choice
- School voucher