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The idea of school vouchers is a subject of a very eager discussion. The opponents forewarn against it and predict that vouchers will produce social inequalities in school systems, segregation and brain-drain of the best students from public to private institutions. The concept of universal school voucher is particularly controversial. Is it possible to implement a universal voucher program not undermining the public education system, democracy and social cohesion? It seems to be possible. Such a program was introduced in Sweden