This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the changing face of New Zealand education policy over the past 25 years. It highlights the phase of socio-economic trans-formation in the late 1980s and its far-reaching impact on the education system, before turning to the last two decades, in...

Introduction -- The wizard of ed -- Rupert and the chancellor: a tragic love story -- Curious George schools John Paulson -- Michael Milken: master of the knowledge universe -- What makes a good education business? -- Lessons from clown school

"This volume of essays examines the empirical evidence on school choice in different countries across Europe, North America, sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. It demonstrates the advantages which choice offers in different institutional contexts, whether it be Free Schools in the UK, voucher...