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A uniquely funny and moving story about Greg, a high school senior who avoids deep human relationships as a way to safely navigate the social minefield that is teenage life. In fact, he describes his best friend Earl, with whom he makes short-film parodies of classic movies, as being 'more like a co-worker'. But when Greg's mom insists he spend time with Rachel, a girl in his class who has just been diagnosed with cancer, Greg discovers just how powerful...
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Comprises ten papers. Analyses the effectiveness of various performance-based systems aiming to improve schools' academic achievement. Discusses, for example, a rewards and penalties system, as well as an administrative mechanism (voucher system) to give parents some freedom of choice in selecting schools for their children. Considers other factors leading to better educational results, particularly among disadvantaged pupils.
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