Economic Analysis and Policy of Higher Education

Author: Mayano Makoto
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book employs economic methods and a wealth of statistical charts and survey data to conduct an in-depth analysis of the successes and failures of Japan's higher education policies and their underlying causes, examining both social necessity and individual demand. It is regarded as a classic work in the fields of Japanese educational economics and educational policy studies. Unlike typical theoretical research, this book, as an empirical study, strongly emphasizes providing a theoretical basis for formulating practical policies. It explores higher education policy issues from an economic perspective, focusing on the relationship between higher education and families and society, drawing some conclusions with broader universal significance. Its unique methodology also holds high academic value. The path Japan's higher education has taken, the setbacks and failures it has experienced, are, in a sense, something China is also currently undergoing. Gaining an in-depth understanding of the problems that have arisen in the development of Japan's higher education and applying the wisdom gained from this to the formulation and implementation of China's education policies will undoubtedly help us avoid some mistakes in our future work.