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Exploring the role of quality and inclusive education in meeting sustainable development goals

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  • Chunyang Wang

    (Zhalantun Vocational College)

  • Qianqian He

    (Zhijiang College of Zhejiang University of Technology)

  • Jian Xu

    (South China University of Technology)

Abstract

This research investigates the interaction among state education expenditure, the proportion of educated population, and their influence on the Composite Sustainable Development Index from 2000 to 2020, encompassing BRICS and extended BRICS + nations, using the CUP-FM methodology. Results indicate a significant correlation, where a 1% increase in education spending in BRICS + corresponds to an almost 0.15% elevation in sustainable development. This correlation is attributed to enhancements in human capital, innovation, poverty reduction, social equality, and environmental awareness. Nevertheless, the sheer quantity of educated individuals alone does not markedly affect sustainable development, underscoring the importance of educational quality. The study also identifies a robust connection between internet access and sustainability, with a 1% increase resulting in a more than 0.2% improvement. Conversely, challenges arise from waste generation, CPI, and uncertainty, each causing roughly 0.10%, 0.23%, and 0.19% reductions with a 1% increase. Policy implications emphasize the need to prioritize environmentally friendly education, strategically allocate resources, address challenges, and promote digital connectivity for informed decision-making and innovation.

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  • Chunyang Wang & Qianqian He & Jian Xu, 2024. "Exploring the role of quality and inclusive education in meeting sustainable development goals," Economic Change and Restructuring, Springer, vol. 57(3), pages 1-15, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ecopln:v:57:y:2024:i:3:d:10.1007_s10644-024-09690-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s10644-024-09690-1
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    Keywords

    Sustainable transformation; Education system; State expenditure on education; Sustainable development; BRICS +;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General
    • H52 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Education
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • F50 - International Economics - - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy - - - General

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