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Inequality In Education In The Mena Region: A Macroeconometric Investigation Using Normative Indicators

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  • IBOURK, Aomar
  • AMAGHOUSS, Jabrane

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After the initial explosion of literature discussing the quantity and quality of education, recent research has begun to attach importance to the potential role of equity in education in developing countries. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of inequality in education on economic growth. Based on a sample of Arab countries and on the Barro and Lee data (2014), the results of estimates using several panel econometrics techniques show that the significant and negative effect of educational inequality on economic growth differs from a group of countries to another and depends on the level of sensitivity and aversion to inequality. In terms of involvement, In terms of involvement, taking into consideration the unequal dimension of education in the development of public education policies is needed.

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  • IBOURK, Aomar & AMAGHOUSS, Jabrane, 2015. "Inequality In Education In The Mena Region: A Macroeconometric Investigation Using Normative Indicators," Applied Econometrics and International Development, Euro-American Association of Economic Development, vol. 15(2), pages 129-146.
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