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  • Chapter 13 - Paternalism, (school) choice, and opportunity

  • Edited by Christian Coons, Bowling Green State University, Ohio, Michael Weber, Bowling Green State University, Ohio
  • Book:
    Paternalism
    Published online:
    05 February 2013
    Print publication:
    14 February 2013, pp 247-265

  • Summary

    This chapter argues that paternalism can be a reasonable component of certain social policies directed at adults, focusing on school choice as a key example. It suggests that contrary to the common depiction of paternalism as antithetical to choice, the two policy tools can sometimes supplement each other in productive ways. One key area that generates debates on paternalism, choice, and opportunities is the many policies lumped together under the heading "school choice". The discussion of the Philadelphia school-choice system focuses on the promise that choice would improve equality, and the discussion of the DC program focuses on the promise that school choice would allow families to freely express their preferences. One of the most significant findings arising from the evaluations of opportunity scholarships program (OSP) has to do with the importance of information.