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Exploring the GDP-Education Relationship: A Comparative Study of Developing and Developed Nations
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Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between a country's GDP and the advancement of its education system, focusing on the dynamics in developing versus developed countries. In a multivariate linear regression model, this article used years of schooling as a proxy for educational progress and GDP per capita, among other variables. The analysis of the Barro & Lee Dataset, encompassing 88 countries, revealed a positive correlation between GDP and education, particularly strong in developing nations. The findings imply a ceiling effect, indicating that increases in GDP initially result in significant educational gains, which diminish as GDP continues to grow—observed particularly in developing countries. These insights underscore that economic prosperity and educational advancement are interconnected, yet the relationship varies depending on a nation's developmental stage. This study offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between economic performance and education, which can inform economic and educational policies, especially in developing countries. Policymakers can utilize this research to design strategies that align with their country's developmental context, thus fostering economic growth supported by robust educational advancements. The study's novelty lies in its detailed comparison across varying stages of national development and its potential implications for policymaking.
Keywords
Gross Domestic Product (GDP), education system advancement, developing and developed nations, economic prosperity, policy implications
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Wen,Y. (2023). Exploring the GDP-Education Relationship: A Comparative Study of Developing and Developed Nations. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,61,182-191.
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