The Paradox of School Choice? Experimental Evidence on Choice Architecture, Anxiety, and Satisfaction
Educational Policy: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Policy and Practice
Published online on January 19, 2026
Abstract
Educational Policy, Ahead of Print.
School choice policy is often touted as offering more choices to families whose school options are limited by traditional zoning. However, too many options or too much information may create a “paradox of choice,” resulting in anxiety and dissatisfaction. ...
School choice policy is often touted as offering more choices to families whose school options are limited by traditional zoning. However, too many options or too much information may create a “paradox of choice,” resulting in anxiety and dissatisfaction. ...