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Economic Growth, Productivity, and Public Education Funding: Is South Carolina a Death Spiral State?

Authors

• • Lisa G. Driscoll
  • University of North Carolina
• • Robert C. Knoeppel
  • Clemson University
• • Matthew R. Della Sala
  • Purdue University
• • Jim R. Watson
  • University of North Carolina

Abstract

As a result of the Great Recession of 2007-2009, most states experienced declines in employment, consumer spending, and economic productivity.

Keywords: policymakers, school districts, South Carolina, employees, Competitiveness, public sector, tax revenues, fund. political environment, implementation, public education, statutes and policies

How to Cite: Driscoll, L. G. , Knoeppel, R. C. , Della Sala, M. R. & Watson, J. R. (2014) “Economic Growth, Productivity, and Public Education Funding: Is South Carolina a Death Spiral State?”, Educational Considerations. 41(2).