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A Study on the Inequality of Basic Education Expenditure per Student in China: Based on the Gini Coefficient and Theil Index

  • Lele Geng
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  • Institute of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China

Online published: 2021-12-21

Abstract

The equity of expenditure per student on basic education affects the equity of educational process and outcome. Based on the data of expenditure per student on basic education and the data of current students from 1995 to 2018, this paper estimates the equity degree of expenditure per student on basic education in China by calculating the Gini coefficient and Theil index. It is found that the equity of expenditure per student on basic education is generally at a “relatively fair” and “relatively reasonable” level and became more equitable from 1995 to 2018. The inter-provincial difference of basic education expenditure per student is greater than the regional difference. The expenditure of basic education per student in eastern China varies greatly among provinces, and the degree of equity is low. The fairness of the average expenditure of senior high school students tends to decrease. According to the research findings, relevant policy recommendations are put forward.

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Lele Geng . A Study on the Inequality of Basic Education Expenditure per Student in China: Based on the Gini Coefficient and Theil Index[J]. Journal of East China Normal University(Educational Sciences), 2022 , 40(1) : 60 -73 . DOI: 10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5560.2022.01.005

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