Journal of Management Research and Review (JMRR) · Research article · Open access
Factors Affecting Efficiency of Public Education Expenditure, Evidence from Ethiopian Public Universities
Mekonnen Mengistie
31 August 2025 · Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp. 35-44
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jmrr/V1E2/2025-A008 (registration with Crossref in progress)
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This study evaluated how effectively selected Ethiopian public universities use their education budget. The research used a quantitative, explanatory approach with secondary data from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the universities themselves.
Article at a glance
- Published
- 31 August 2025
- Volume / issue / pages
- Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp. 35-44
- ISSN
- 3051-3588 (online) · 3051-357X (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
This study evaluated how effectively selected Ethiopian public universities use their education budget. The research used a quantitative, explanatory approach with secondary data from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the universities themselves. The entire population of public universities under MoSHE was the target. The study used Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to examine the efficiency of education spending. Data was analyzed using both static and dynamic panel data models. The researchers also used random effect panel data models to pinpoint specific factors that influence efficiency. The findings revealed that most of the universities in the study are relatively efficient when compared to their peers. The study identified university size and instructor workload as key factors affecting this efficiency. The researchers recommend that university administrators learn from their more efficient peers regarding resource management. They also advise the management to proactively manage the factors identified as affecting efficiency.
Keywords: Efficiency, data envelopment analysis.
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Mekonnen Mengistie (2025). Factors Affecting Efficiency of Public Education Expenditure, Evidence from Ethiopian Public Universities. Journal of Management Research and Review, 1(2), 35-44. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/factors-affecting-efficiency-of-public-education-expenditure-evidence-from-ethiopian-f26e49b3
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}Questions about this article
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Mekonnen Mengistie.
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In Journal of Management Research and Review, Volume 1, Issue 2, pages 35-44, published by EP Journals Group on 31 August 2025.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
What is the DOI of this article?
10.65150/EP-jmrr/V1E2/2025-A008. Registration with Crossref is in progress.
How do I cite this article?
APA: Mekonnen Mengistie (2025). Factors Affecting Efficiency of Public Education Expenditure, Evidence from Ethiopian Public Universities. Journal of Management Research and Review, 1(2), 35-44. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/factors-affecting-efficiency-of-public-education-expenditure-evidence-from-ethiopian-f26e49b3
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