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The Economics of Teaching in India Versus Teaching Aboard: Teacher Salary Differentials Using Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)

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  • Gavin George

    (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

  • Bruce Rhodes

    (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

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This study investigates the salary structure of teachers in India, compared to equivalent salary structures in four prominent migrating countries. Our study makes comparisons using a purchasing power parity (PPP) index and allows the identification of real differences in salaries for our selected countries (India, USA, UK, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates) for selected teaching categories. Results reveal that the incentive for teachers working in India to ply their trade abroad remains strong regardless of career experience. This potentially threatens India’s ability to retain teachers, thereby compromising the ability to meet ambitious education targets.

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  • Gavin George & Bruce Rhodes, 2020. "The Economics of Teaching in India Versus Teaching Aboard: Teacher Salary Differentials Using Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)," Journal of International Migration and Integration, Springer, vol. 21(2), pages 551-561, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joimai:v:21:y:2020:i:2:d:10.1007_s12134-019-00658-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s12134-019-00658-z
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