The Application of Production Functions to the Higher Education System: Some Examples from Portuguese Universities.

Freire, M. Emillia Da Silva; Da Silva, J. J. R. Frausto

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The Application of Production Functions to the Higher Education System: Some Examples from Portuguese Universities

Freire, M. Emillia Da Silva; Da Silva, J. J. R. Frausto

Higher Education, 4, 4, 447-60, Nov 75

Production functions, established for the Arts and Law Faculties of Coimbra and Lisbon Universities and the Higher Institute of Engineering of Lisbon, related the number of students to expenditures on academic staff and materials. Results are discussed and pros and cons of using production functions for educational management purposes are outlined. (Editor/JT)

Descriptors: Administration, College Administration, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Finance, Higher Education, Management Systems, Productivity, Student Teacher Ratio, Teaching Load

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Identifiers - Location: Portugal

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