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Elementary Education Outcome Efficiency of Indian States: A Ray Frontier Approach

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  • Jyotsna Rosario

    (Assistant Professor, Vidyashilp University, Bangalore)

  • K.R. Shanmugam

    ((Corresponding Author) Director and Professor, Madras School of Economics, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai)

Abstract

This study uses the generalized stochastic frontier approach to estimate the technical efficiency of Indian States in providing elementary education from 2009-10 to 2018-19. Mean efficiency was estimated at 85 percent and it varied between 67 percent to 97 percent. Considerable inter- state disparity is observed in elementary education outcome and 96 percent of the disparity is explained by inefficiency. Kerala is the most efficient State followed by Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh is the least efficient state, followed by Sikkim and Tripura. Efficiency estimates were observed to change across States over the study period. Proportion of government schools, rural population and Schedule caste and Schedule Tribe children are the major determinants of inefficiency. Finally, the study identifies best practices and helps in separating the resource poor States from the inefficient ones. The study is useful for designing public policy that would help in removing regional imbalances in elementary education outcome.

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  • Jyotsna Rosario & K.R. Shanmugam, 2024. "Elementary Education Outcome Efficiency of Indian States: A Ray Frontier Approach," Working Papers 2024-264, Madras School of Economics,Chennai,India.
    • Handle: RePEc:mad:wpaper:2024-264
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    Keywords

    technical efficiency; public expenditure; elementary education outcome; stochastic frontier analysis; Ray frontier;
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    JEL classification:

    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • D24 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Production; Cost; Capital; Capital, Total Factor, and Multifactor Productivity; Capacity
    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education
    • I28 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Government Policy
    • H52 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Education

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