Abstract
This paper examines the efficiency of public sector expenditures and foreign aid at achieving social sector outcomes in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Efficiency is estimated using a Stochastic Production Function (SPF) approach and panel data since 1990. A second stage of the analysis examines the determinants of efficiency. Results indicate that the efficiency of aid and public sectors at improving life expectancy has deteriorated during the 1990s but efficiency at improving school enrolments has increased. Higher levels of governance are associated with higher efficiency. There is also evidence to suggest that efficiency is lower in SIDS, as well as in Sub-Saharan Africa.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 526-546 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Journal of International Development |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 29 Apr 2008 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2008 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
Keywords
- public sector expenditures
- JEL classification code
- school enrolments
- life expectancy
- efficiency
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