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A Classic Economies of Size Analysis on Average School Costs: An Iowa Case Study
Author(s) -
Edelman Mark A.,
Knudsen James J.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
applied economic perspectives and policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.4
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 2040-5804
pISSN - 2040-5790
DOI - 10.1093/aepp/12.1.99
Subject(s) - pupil size , economics , pupil , economy , psychology , neuroscience
This study found size economies in Iowa school districts. An asymmetric U‐shaped cost curve provided the best fit. Costs were minimized at $2,952 per pupil and 2,442 pupils, but most size economies—within $100 per pupil—were achieved at 800 to 900 pupils. Implications for school reorganization were discussed.