In this study, we have carried out an empirical investigation on the potential differences in school performance between pupils attending public schools and those attending private schools in the most densely populated region of Italy (Lombardy), employing a new data set of about 77,000 students...

In this study, we have carried out an empirical investigation on the potential differences in school performance between pupils attending public schools and those attending private schools in the most densely populated region of Italy (Lombardy), employing a new dataset of about 77,000 students...

In Italy, the process of devolving more powers on educational matters to Regions and schools poses some relevant policy challenges, among which the necessity to determine “standard” costs for schools stands as a major priority. In this paper, we propose an approach based on cost functions...