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Methodological Assessment and Panel Data Estimation of Secondary School Systems' Efficiency in Nigeria: An Econometric Exploration

Idowu Ogunleye, University of Calabar Funmilayo Aderoba, Department of Soil Science, University of Jos Opeyemi Olumide, Department of Animal Science, University of Jos Taiwo Adekoya, American University of Nigeria (AUN)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18926729
Published: June 13, 2011

Abstract

This study focuses on the secondary school systems in Nigeria, evaluating their efficiency through an econometric approach. A two-stage least squares (2SLS) regression model was employed to assess the efficiency of secondary schools, accounting for endogenous variables. Robust standard errors were used to account for potential heteroscedasticity in the data. Secondary school systems exhibit mixed levels of efficiency, with some showing significant gains in output per unit input. The model provides insights into areas where secondary schools can improve their operational efficiency, contributing to better educational outcomes and resource utilization. Policy recommendations include targeted interventions aimed at enhancing the management practices of underperforming schools and promoting best practices across the system. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Idowu Ogunleye, Funmilayo Aderoba, Opeyemi Olumide, Taiwo Adekoya (2011). Methodological Assessment and Panel Data Estimation of Secondary School Systems' Efficiency in Nigeria: An Econometric Exploration. African Forest Policy and Economics (Forestry/Environmental Policy), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18926729

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African educationsecondary schoolseconometricspanel data analysisefficiency measurementproductivity gainsstochastic frontier analysis

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