Abstract

GRACA, Vasco. Educational Expenditure in Portugal.: Contradictions and Dilemmas in Educational Policies in a Global Context. Rev. Lusófona de Educação [online]. 2009, n.13, pp.49-80. ISSN 1645-7250.

This paper aims to analyze the evolution of education funding in Portugal taking into consideration the global influences and constraints. It mentions the historic under funding of Portuguese education and reflects on the criticism from some quarters that the cost of education approached average OECD levels during the late 1990s. Traces a framework of international prospects for education and presents the current situation in the European Union in this regard. Also refers to the educational expectations of the OECD, namely for Portugal, with emphasis on the consequences for educational funding. Analyses the recent evolution of educational budgets specifically the decline in investment and the re-designation of funds to different categories, namely from payroll categories to others which correspond to European Union objectives and goals.

Keywords : Financing of education; education policy; globalization; PISA; learning outcome.

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