Private Education in a Poor Country: The Case of Urban Bolivia.
Overview & Synopsis
Disputes claims that private education is highly selective and unaffordable. Examines extent of private expenditure on education in Bolivia, a very poor country whose public education system is characterized by low teacher salaries, unqualified teachers, few textbooks, and high dropout and repetition rates. Using 1990 and 1992 household survey data, shows Bolivian parents' remarkable willingness to pay for private education for their children. (12 references) (MLH)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Private Education in a Poor Country: The Case of Urban Bolivia. |
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| Author / Organization | Psacharopoulos, George, Arieira, Carlos R., Mattson, Robert |
| Subject & Discipline | Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Problems |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1997 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-93117 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |