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The article discusses U.S. state fiscal policies for economic growth and budget stabilization and economic reforms that address economic stress. The authors apply an economic scoring analysis to budget policies in California, Utah, and Montana. It examines fluctuations in the U.S. economy, tax and expenditure limits (TELs), and capital expenditures.

The article explores the local economic impact of a ten-year school choice scholarship program called the Edgewood Voucher Program (EVP), implemented in the Edgewood Independent School District (EISD) of San Antonio, Texas and taking place between 1998 and 2008. The program was implemented by the Children's Educational Opportunity (CEO) Foundation. The authors discuss the immediate effects of the EVP on economic development in the school district, including housing values and growth, business formation and the property tax base.

The article presents an analysis of various public school reform options, focusing on student performance in the U.S. for kindergarten through 12th grade. An overview of related previous research is provided, and several existing models which allow for estimates of the impact of independent variables on student performance are cited. The results derived from the input of best-case scenarios into these models are quantified in terms of National Assessment of Education Progress scores. None of the models indicated that significant educational improvements could be achieved within the existing parameters of the educational system, even under optimal conditions. This is said to indicate that more systemic reform is necessary if significant performance increases are to be achieved.

Argues that increased specialization by schools either in what is taught or how it is taught has significant policy ramifications. Details of how the proposed specialized schooling options can help academic researchers improve their education models, especially proposals that would establish a competitive education industry in the U.S.; Essential elements of a competitive education industry; Benefits of launching specialization programs based on learning-style differences in schools; Factors that hinder public schools from launching specialization programs.

Focuses on the concept of the competitive education industry (CEI) in the U.S. and the reasons behind the need for it to be scrutinized. Key elements of a competitive education industry; Arguments raised against the CEI concept; Other issues on CEI that should be addressed.

Introduces a series of articles on education.

Discusses the consequences of the voucher program which began in the Edgewood District of San Antonio, Texas in 1998. Comparison of the voucher program with other U.S. voucher programs; Background on the establishment of the voucher program; Eligibility for the voucher program; Issues that must be addressed with regard to the education system in the state.