Financing Education in a Climate of Change - Hardcover

Vern, Brimley; Deborah, Verstegen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0137071361 ISBN 13: 9780137071364

Verlag: Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

Book by Vern R Brimley Deborah A Verstegen Ruland R Garfie

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Reseña del editor

For educational administration and leadership students taking school finance courses. A popular, user-friendly school finance text that is both current and comprehensive. The newly revised eleventh edition of this classic school finance text retains its practical tone and superior presentation while adding the most up-to-date information and material regarding education finance. Providing readers with a firm knowledge of all facets of financing education - along with a number of helpful pedagogical tools such as clear tables and end-of-chapter assignment projects - this new edition adds information on hot button topics including the economics of education, recent and relevant court decisions, and the ongoing debate about school vouchers, tax credits, and charter schools.

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Covering the most current and relevant topics in the quickly changing world of education finance, the newly revised eleventh edition ofFinancing Education in a Climate of Change continues its tradition of providing readers with a comprehensive and engaging examination of school finances in America. Popular among instructors and students alike, this text offers excellent coverage of the most important topics in education finances, including state tax structures, the economy of education, education tax credits, church/state school issues, the charter school debate, and equitable education funding.

This newest edition of this seminal text includes 50-state comparison charts, new ancillary materials, updated references, and a wealth of new material regarding recent court decisions, the economic recession, and the economic benefits of education. In addition, a new author, Deborah Verstegen, contributes her expertise on the subject of education financing and offers new perspectives on classic topics.

Hallmark features:

• A readable, engaging tone makes it easy and pleasurable for readers to build a foundation of knowledge regarding school financing.
• A balanced perspective that takes both the student and the taxpayer into consideration gives readers a complete picture of the economy of education.
• The inclusion of the most current events and issues makes certain that students understand the most recent and relevant topics in the quickly changing world of education finance.
• Extensive charts and tables illustrate complex concepts and comparisons in a clear and easy-to-understand way.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Financial Times Prentice Hall
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0137071361
• ISBN 13: 9780137071364
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 432