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“The growing role that the government has played in financing and administering schooling has led not only the enormous waste of taxpayers money but also to a far poorer educational system.” quote by Milton Friedman
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“The growing role that the government has played in financing and administering schooling has led not only the enormous waste of taxpayers money but also to a far poorer educational system.”

Milton Friedman

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Government control of schools creates waste and lowers quality.

In simple terms: State-run schools waste money and hurt education.

Key Takeaway

Limit government involvement in education.

Themes

education government efficiency public policy taxes

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical policy

When to use this quote

  • school budgeting
  • policy reform
  • taxpayer oversight
  • curriculum design

Key Concepts

market economics public choice resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance efficiency with equity?
  • What alternatives preserve quality without high cost?
A Different Perspective

Privatization may reduce access for low‑income families.

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