Socioeconomic disadvantage, ability to pay and university attendance in Australia

IF 1.2 Q3 Social Sciences

Education Economics Pub Date : 2022-06-07 DOI:10.1080/09645292.2022.2085668

Buly A. Cardak, C. Ryan

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Evidence from around the world shows low university participation among young people from low socioeconomic status backgrounds. A common concern is that disadvantaged young people may be unable to afford higher education costs. Using data on government benefits intended to support students from low income households in high school, we identify students at risk of being unable to pay higher education costs. Large differences in university participation rates are observed which are no longer evident after controlling for high school achievement. Results suggest improving high school achievement is an important channel through which disadvantaged student participation may be improved.

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社会经济劣势，支付能力和在澳大利亚的大学入学率

摘要来自世界各地的证据表明，社会经济地位低的年轻人的大学参与率较低。一个普遍的担忧是，处境不利的年轻人可能无法负担更高的教育费用。利用旨在支持低收入家庭高中学生的政府福利数据，我们确定了有无力支付高等教育费用风险的学生。观察到大学参与率的巨大差异，在控制了高中成绩后，这种差异不再明显。研究结果表明，提高高中成绩是提高弱势学生参与度的重要途径。

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Education Economics EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

CiteScore

2.00

自引率

8.30%

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期刊介绍： Education Economics is a peer-reviewed journal serving as a forum for debate in all areas of the economics and management of education. Particular emphasis is given to the "quantitative" aspects of educational management which involve numerate disciplines such as economics and operational research. The content is of international appeal and is not limited to material of a technical nature. Applied work with clear policy implications is especially encouraged. Readership of the journal includes academics in the field of education, economics and management; civil servants and local government officials responsible for education and manpower planning; educational managers at the level of the individual school or college.