The fantasy economy : neoliberalism, inequality, and the education reform movement / Neil Kraus.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kraus, Neil, 1968- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Economic aspects--United States.

Education.

Labor supply--Effect of education on--United States.

Labor supply.

Income distribution--United States.

Income distribution.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Temple University Press, [2023]

Summary:

"This book offers a new perspective on wage stagnation, growing inequality, and the current education reform agenda. The author argues that education must be understood as a necessary public service providing critical benefits, many of which are not strictly economic yet are essential for democratic society"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

List of Tables and Illustrations

Preface and Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. The Creation of a Fantasy

2. Fantasy Meets Reality: Evaluating the Tenets of the Fantasy Economy

3. Keeping Up the Fantasy: Misleading Research and Alternative Data

4. The Fantasy Economy's Overarching Goal: Educational Accountability

5. Free Market Fantasy: The Politics of School Choice

Conclusion: Beyond the Fantasy and Back to Reality

Epilogue

Notes

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Kraus, Neil The Fantasy Economy

ISBN:

9781439923726

1439923728