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Measuring Education Inequality in Developing Countries

  • Analyzes education inequality in developing countries and provides real-world examples

  • Explains how political and economic processes are related to education inequality

  • Stresses on contemporary issues in politics and its relation to education

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction

    • Nichole Torpey-Saboe
    Pages 1-19
  3. What Education Inequality Means for Children

    • Nichole Torpey-Saboe
    Pages 21-37
  4. Measuring Education Inequality

    • Nichole Torpey-Saboe
    Pages 51-74
  5. Education Inequality Around the World

    • Nichole Torpey-Saboe
    Pages 75-100
  6. Inequality in Learning Outcomes

    • Nichole Torpey-Saboe
    Pages 101-125
  7. An Example: The Case of Mexico

    • Nichole Torpey-Saboe
    Pages 127-156
  8. Conclusion

    • Nichole Torpey-Saboe
    Pages 157-166
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 167-168

About this book

This book constructs a measure of education inequality using time-series cross-national data and utilizes real-world examples based on author interviews. It provides insights into how classic trade theory might be applied more broadly to generate expectations not only about income distribution, but also about investment in human capital. The project explores the ways in which global trends toward urbanization and democratization might be expected to impact education inequality. The author addresses contemporary issues in politics, such as growing income inequality, the backlash against globalization and free trade, and concerns that democratic institutions are elite-dominated and unresponsive to the needs of common citizens.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Colorado Department of Higher Education, Denver, CO, USA

    Nichole Torpey-Saboe

About the author

Nichole Torpey-Saboe is Evaluation and Research Consultant at the Colorado Department of Higher Education, USA. Her research agenda focuses on inequality, economic development, and civil society, with regional expertise in Latin America and Africa.  

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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