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How Vouchers Could Change the Market for Education

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  • Derek Neal, 2002. "How Vouchers Could Change the Market for Education," Journal of Economic Perspectives, American Economic Association, vol. 16(4), pages 25-44, Fall.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:jecper:v:16:y:2002:i:4:p:25-44
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