Of the three principles of the economic approach to organization, the U.S. system of public education is consistent with just one of the principles.

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The economic approach to organization typically emphasizes three principles: the principle of rational choice (individuals make decisions that maximize their utility), the principle of equilibrium (markets will tend to move towards an equilibrium where supply equals demand), and the principle of empirical analysis (decisions should be based on empirical evidence and data). The U.S. system of public education, while not perfectly aligned with these principles, incorporates aspects of all three to various extents, such as using data to inform policy (empirical analysis), aiming to provide education to all children (a form of seeking equilibrium in educational access), and making budgetary decisions based on maximizing outcomes (rational choice).

Of the Three Principles of the Economic Approach to Organization