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Welfare Effects Of Government Intervention In Education

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  • GEORGE PSACHAROPOULOS

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Distortive effects of government intervention, especially in international trade, have received considerable attention. But not much literature exists on similar effects of public policies toward education. This paper provides a review of government intervention in education and its likely effects on economic growth and equity. Although governments may act with good intentions, educational policies often have adverse effects on social welfare. Less government involvement in education might actually lead to greater and more equally distributed real income, especially in developing countries. Section I of this paper identifies and documents the extent of government‐induced distortions directly or indirectly related to education. Section II assesses the likely effect of such distortions on social welfare. The final section discusses the role of government in education.

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  • George Psacharopoulos, 1986. "Welfare Effects Of Government Intervention In Education," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 4(3), pages 51-62, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:4:y:1986:i:3:p:51-62
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-7287.1986.tb00850.x
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