Education and Economic Growth in Cape and Natal Colonies: Learning from History

Biyase, Mduduzi; Kirsten, Frederich

doi:10.1353/jda.2020.0007

The Journal of Developing Areas

2020

DOI: 10.1353/jda.2020.0007

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Education and Economic Growth in Cape and Natal Colonies: Learning from History

Mduduzi Biyase¹,

Frederich Kirsten²

Abstract: This paper uses archival data from colonial South Africa over the 1859-1910 period to investigate the impact of education on economic growth. The analysis applies fixed effect to account for unobserved colony-level heterogeneity and minimise the omitted variable bias. It also employs fixed effects two-stage least squares (FE-2SLS) estimator to account for a possible endogeneity bias due to reverse causation between economic growth and education or other forms of endogeneity problem. The results suggest that le… Show more

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In recent years, although the total funding for higher education by the Chinese government has been increasing year by year, there are still some problems, such as the unreasonable allocation of regional resources and poor funding efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the performance management and analyze government funding in higher education (GFHE). Based on the data envelopment analysis (DEA) model, this paper evaluates the performance of GFHE in 29 provinces in eastern, central, and western areas of China. An empirical analysis is conducted on the influencing factors using the panel Tobit regression model. The results show that from 2008 to 2020, GFHE performance in China is generally high, but offers a “W-shaped” fluctuation rising state. There are significant differences in the performance of different areas, and the scale level of GFHE in the three areas is not wholly consistent with the performance level. In further studies, the performance level of the 29 provinces is divided into three degrees, which are distributed in all three areas. The study also found that the influencing factors of GFHE performance in central, eastern, and western China are also different, and analyzed the positive and negative effects of influencing factors in each area. Finally, the study tests the theoretical hypothesis, and the results are robust.

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The article's purpose is a theoretical and methodological analysis of the main theories regarding the management of educational institutions and the prospects of introducing innovations into this process. The work uses research methods such as system analysis and survey analysis. Four main theories of management were studied. Their advantages and disadvantages are determined by considering the specifics of educational institutions' activities in China and other countries. Hierarchy theory emphasizes differences in the division of labor at different levels of management of educational institutions. It is emphasized that when building an innovative management system, one should consider the size of the institution and the distribution of subjects and disciplines and form an organizational system with adequate control and coordination at lower levels. The theory of human capital is of great importance in discussing the function of educational institutions and directions for introducing innovations into the management system. An understanding of social value is an essential basis for determining the function of colleges and universities, a full awareness of the differences between human capital needs and dynamics, intelligent functions in colleges and universities and the development of higher education policies, intelligently defining the scope of professional development is essential for the healthy development of the entire education system and the whole society is also helpful. According to the theory of competitiveness, the management of educational institutions cannot copy a set of innovative management methods at enterprises in the real sector of the economy. The introduction of innovations in the management system of educational institutions should focus on teaching, scientific research, and improving the quality of education. So far, significant progress has been made in reforming the innovation management system in colleges and universities. However, the reform focuses mainly on dividing functions and system integration into colleges and universities, while the primary focus should be teaching and research. Each of the theories could be better and can be implemented. However, by taking the best of each theory, it is possible to build an effective management system that will consider the educational institution's funding sources, its structure and size, and other factors. Keywords: innovative development, management, educational institutions, intellectual capital, hierarchy, competitiveness, economic development.

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Education and Economic Growth in Cape and Natal Colonies: Learning from History

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Analysis of regional differences in government funding performance in higher education – A case study of China

Analysis of regional differences in government funding performance in higher education – A case study of China

Theoretical and methodological bases of the introduction of innovations in the management system of educational institutions

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