The Local Political Economy Effects of School Construction in Indonesia

Monica Martinez-Bravo

American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 2017, vol. 9, issue 2, 256-89

Abstract: A by-product of the extension of mass education is the increase in the level of education of those eligible for political offices. This can have a profound impact on the effectiveness of local governments. In this paper, I examine the effects of a large school construction program in Indonesia on local governance and public good provision. The results show that the program led to important increases in the provision of public goods. Furthermore, I provide evidence consistent with the hypothesis that the increase in the education of the village heads was one of the main mechanisms behind these results.

JEL-codes: D72 H41 H75 I21 O15 O17 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
Note: DOI: 10.1257/app.20150447
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