Elementary Education Outcome Efficiency of Indian States: A Ray Frontier Approach

Jyotsna Rosario () and K.R. Shanmugam
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Jyotsna Rosario: Assistant Professor, Vidyashilp University, Bangalore

Working Papers from Madras School of Economics,Chennai,India

Abstract: This study uses the generalized stochastic frontier approach to estimate the technical efficiency of Indian States in providing elementary education from 2009-10 to 2018-19. Mean efficiency was estimated at 85 percent and it varied between 67 percent to 97 percent. Considerable inter- state disparity is observed in elementary education outcome and 96 percent of the disparity is explained by inefficiency. Kerala is the most efficient State followed by Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh is the least efficient state, followed by Sikkim and Tripura. Efficiency estimates were observed to change across States over the study period. Proportion of government schools, rural population and Schedule caste and Schedule Tribe children are the major determinants of inefficiency. Finally, the study identifies best practices and helps in separating the resource poor States from the inefficient ones. The study is useful for designing public policy that would help in removing regional imbalances in elementary education outcome.

Keywords: technical efficiency; public expenditure; elementary education outcome; stochastic frontier analysis; Ray frontier (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C14 D24 H52 I21 I28 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 41 pages
Date: 2024-07
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