[Pen-l] school choice

[Michael Perelman <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I too am guilty of the thinking that David attributes to us.

Suppose my daughter's school proposes to give her the chance to have one of 
the teachers devote full time to tutoring her off campus.  I selfishly 
appreciate the opportunity to improve her education.  My daughter may enjoy 
the attention that the teacher will give her, but the rest of the students 
will be deprived of the teacher's time and energy.

Economists would say that we need to take account of the opportunity cost 
of the special treatment for my daughter.  What does her choice mean for 
the rest of the students?  I don't think that the debate can be settled in 
terms of individual choice.



-- 
Michael Perelman
Economics Department
California State University
Chico, CA 95929

Tel. 530-898-5321
E-Mail michael at ecst.csuchico.edu
michaelperelman.wordpress.com
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