Eugene owns a house and land in a middle-class neighborhood. He is upset that the mayor has increased the sales tax to fund public school programs. As discussed in the text, Eugene should not be upset because:
A) Property tax provides only a small percentage of funding for education expenses.
B) School strengthens minority cultural norms.
C) Middle-class children benefit the most from a quality education.
D) Property values are increased when schools are of high quality.

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Property values tend to increase when schools in the area are of high quality because good schools are a desirable feature for families looking for homes, thus making the neighborhood more attractive and potentially raising the value of homes, including Eugene's.

Eugene Owns a House and Land in a Middle-Class Neighborhood