Decentralization and Privatization: Education Policy in Chile

In: Journal of public policy, Band 17, Heft 1, S. 107-133

Abstract

Examines the impact of 1980 decentralization & privatization policies on education in Chile, drawing on a number of government & international statistical measures. It is asserted that, although total educational expenditures have fallen, decentralization has led to greater administrative size while maintaining a hierarchical, nonparticipatory school system structure. Increased privatization has not always led to increased competition for school quality, & average national achievement scores have not risen. Inequality of educational opportunity has greatly increased. It is concluded that privatization & decentralization are not always the solution for public sector inefficiency. 6 Tables, 52 References. Adapted from the source document.