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Funding of Education in Europe 2000-2012: The Impact of the Economic Crisis

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Funding of Education in Europe 2000-2012: The Impact of the Economic Crisis

19 February 2018

Funding of Education in Europe 2000-2012: The Impact of the Economic Crisis

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Description:

This report looks at the trends in education spending over the period 2000-2012 and examines the impact that the financial and economic crisis has had on education budgets across Europe over the last few years (2010-2012). The analysis covers the developments in education funding from pre-primary to tertiary level and provides an overview of the main trends in the adult learning sector in 31 European countries. The full report includes information on the economic context, public expenditure, national budget developments in education, funding of human resources, educational infrastructure, support systems and financial support for students.

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Contents:

Chapter 1: Economic context

Chapter 2: Expenditure and Budgets for Education

Chapter 3: Funding of Human Resources

Chapter 4: Investment in Education Infrastructures and Funding for Specific Support Programmes

Chapter 5: Financial Support for Students, Changes to Students' Fees and Provision for Adult Learning

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