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ERIC Number: EJ637067
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0272-7757
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Examining the Impact of Capital on Academic Achievement.
Jones, John T.; Zimmer, Ron W.
Economics of Education Review, v20 n6 p577-88 Dec 2001
Examines the impact of variations in capital stock (physical assets) across school districts on student achievement. Uses level of bond indebtedness as a proxy for capital stock. Finds significant positive correlation between district per-student bonded indebtedness and student achievement measured by district mean scores on Michigan's Education Assessment Program. (Contains 31 references.) (PKP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bond Issues, Capital, Debt (Financial), Elementary Secondary Education, Expenditures, School Districts, Statistical Analysis
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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