The Role of Local School Quality in Rural Employment and Population Growth

摘要: This study investigates the influence of school quality (measured at high level) on 1980 to 1990 population and employment change for nonmetropolitan fringe hinterland census tracts in South Carolina. A Boarnet variation Carlino-Mills model is used examine interdependence change. Local estimated by scores standardized tests students-to-teacher ratios. The model's equations also include variables local area characteristics identified as determinants or growth previous studies (e.g., public service availability costs, life, labor force characteristics, access metro areas). Results 2SLS estimation indicate that tracts' was positively related student test scores, were negatively student-teacher Empirical results suggest provided a positive rural growth, primarily terms residential growth. role less clear.