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Efficiency in education: primary and secondary schools in Italian regions

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: By using stochastic frontier analysis, single- and multiple-output methods, this paper empirically investigates the efficiency of Italian regions in providing public primary and secondary education for the period 2011–18. The analysis detects strong interregional differences, outlining a clear North–South geographical pattern. To single out the reasons for the poor performance of Southern regions, context variables (per capita gross domestic product, poverty, institutional quality, adult education) are considered and shown to be highly relevant in shaping regional efficiency. Finally, when interregional disparities in socio-economic factors are accounted for, no residual geographical pattern in regional efficiency emerges.

Source: Regional Studies

DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2021.2005245

Authors: Valentina Chiariello, Francesca Rotondo, Domenico Scalera

Institutions: Parthenope University of Naples, University of Naples - L'Orientale, University of Sannio

Language: English

Topic: Efficiency Analysis Using DEA

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4200536365

FWCI: 1.358

Cites: 48

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10