Research on the Higher Education Industry in China

Author: Feng Yanfei
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book focuses on research at the intersection of industrial economics and education, emphasizing the development of a theoretical framework for higher education industry. It comprehensively applies theories and methods of industrial economics, education, and econometrics to outline the theoretical framework of higher education industry, investigate the formation mechanisms of higher education markets, propose innovative management models for higher education industry, and explore development approaches for higher education industry. While emphasizing theoretical and methodological research, the book also uses case studies to validate theoretical conclusions. The book empirically evaluates the contribution of the education industry to economic growth and applies the total class hours method and labor productivity method to conduct an empirical analysis of the contribution of China's education industry. It analyzes the economic benefits and operating costs of higher education industry and establishes a mathematical model for evaluating the efficiency of higher education industry. In line with China's realities, it conducts an empirical study on the diversified operation model of higher education property rights. It also proposes theories of economies of scale and economic scale in higher education industry.