Economies of scale and scope in higher education: a case of comprehensive universities

This study empirically estimates a multiple-product fixed total cost function and output relationship for comprehensive universities in the United States. Statistical results based on data for 158 private and 171 public comprehensive universities suggest that there are both economies of scale and ec...

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Published in:Economics of education review 1999-04, Vol.18 (2), p.269-277
Main Authors: Koshal, Rajindar K, Koshal, Manjulika
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cost Effectiveness
Economies of Scale
Education cost
Educational Objectives
Educational Production Function
Higher Education
Outcomes of Education
Regression (Statistics)
Scale
Scope economies
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Summary:This study empirically estimates a multiple-product fixed total cost function and output relationship for comprehensive universities in the United States. Statistical results based on data for 158 private and 171 public comprehensive universities suggest that there are both economies of scale and economies of scope in higher education. However, product-specific economies of scope do not exist for all output levels and activities [JEL I22].
ISSN:0272-7757
1873-7382
DOI:10.1016/S0272-7757(98)00035-1