Exploring the Impacts of Economic Growth, Population and Economic Crisis on Public Education Expenditure in Malaysia

Wong Sing Yun and Janice L.H.Nga (2023) Exploring the Impacts of Economic Growth, Population and Economic Crisis on Public Education Expenditure in Malaysia. Journal of Namibian Studies, 34. pp. 1-18. ISSN 6810–6827

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Abstract

This paper intends to fill the literature gap by empirically examines the relationship between public education expenditure, economic growth, demography size and economic crisis in Malaysia. Model formulated based on Wagner’s law concept, with focus on the effect of economic crisis and population size will be employed. The results supported Wagner's law and demonstrated significance of both population size and economic crisis in determining the public education expenditure. This paper will further contribute useful insight to policymakers to consider the effects’ of the demographic variable, economic growth and crisis’ impact when making any public education spending policy decision. Keywords: Public Education Expenditure, Economic Growth, Population, Crisis, Malaysia

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Public Education Expenditure, Economic Growth, Population, Crisis, Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic history and conditions > HC10-1085 Economic history and conditions > HC79 Special topics Including air pollution, automation, consumer demand, famines, flow of funds, etc. L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC8-6691 Special aspects of education > LC65-245 Social aspects of education > LC189-214.53 Educational sociology > LC212-212.863 Discrimination in education
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2023 10:40
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2023 10:40
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37602

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