Cost and learning efficiency drivers in Australian schools: a two-stage network DEA approach |
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Authors: | Peter Wanke Vincent Blackburn |
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Institution: | 1. Center for Studies in Logistics, Infrastructure and Management, COPPEAD Graduate Business School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;2. Essential Education Economics (E3), Ground Unit 5, Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia |
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Abstract: | This article explore performance issues in Australian public schools, using a two-stage DEA network model, which accounts simultaneously for both cost and learning efficiency levels. In the cost efficiency stage, different types of expenses and investments are employed to support a given number of students, teachers and administrative staff. In the learning efficiency stage, these groups of individuals help to produce important outputs related to performance in student tests and school rankings. Results indicate that Australian public schools are heterogeneous. Policy implications are also discussed. |
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Keywords: | School network dea Australia cost efficiency learning efficiency |
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