Public sector decentralization and school performance: International evidence

Torberg Falch () and Justina A. V. Fischer
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Torberg Falch: Department of Economics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Abstract: Using a panel of international student test scores, 1980 – 2000, panel fixed effects estimates suggest that government spending decentralization is conducive to student performance. The effect does not appear to be mediated through levels of, or decentralization in, educational spending.

Pages: 15 pages
Date: 2008-12-04
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Journal Article: Public sector decentralization and school performance: International evidence (2012)
Working Paper: Public Sector Decentralization and School Performance: International Evidence (2010)
Working Paper: Public sector decentralization and school performance: International evidence (2010)
Working Paper: Public sector decentralization and school performance. International evidence (2008)
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