The argument that a voucher system will ________ the efficiency of schools is ___________ if there is a lot of Tiebout sorting on the basis of education.

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If there is a lot of Tiebout sorting on the basis of education (i.e. people choosing to live in neighborhoods with schools that match their preferences), a voucher system may weaken the efficiency of schools. This is because schools may no longer have the same motivation to improve or cater to students' needs as they do when they are directly funded by the government. Instead, schools may prioritize attracting and retaining students with higher voucher values while neglecting others, thereby increasing educational inequality.

The Argument That a Voucher System Will ________ the Efficiency