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The economics of schooling in a divided society : the case for shared education /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Borooah, Vani K. (Author), Knox, Colin, 1953- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.
Subjects:
Discrimination in education.
Educational equalization.
Academic achievement.
Discrimination in education > Northern Ireland > Case studies.
Educational equalization > Northern Ireland > Case studies.
Academic achievement > Northern Ireland > Case studies.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Divided communities
  • The history and evolution of education in Northern Ireland
  • The education policy context
  • Post-primary schools' performance
  • Inequality and segregation
  • Shared education: an alternative approach
  • The economics of shared education
  • Conclusions: embedding shared education.