This volume investigates the complex interplay between private and public educational sectors to determine how individual choices and government policies shape the division of labor within higher education. Daniel C. Levy and a team of contributors analyze the structural relationship between private non-profit institutions and public school systems. By examining the specific offerings of each sector, the authors provide a framework for understanding how policy interventions influence institutional roles and educational outcomes. The text maintains a neutral analytical stance, evaluating the efficacy of each sector in meeting diverse societal goals.

Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the structural dynamics of non-profit educational organizations. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous resource for policy researchers and institutional administrators.