Date of Publication

11-22-2022

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics major in Industrial Economics

Subject Categories

Education | Inequality and Stratification

College

School of Economics

Department/Unit

Economics

Thesis Advisor

Krista Danielle Yu
Jesus Felipe
Maria Zunally Rapada

Defense Panel Chair

Krista Danielle Yu

Defense Panel Member

Jesus Felipe
Maria Zunally Rapada

Abstract/Summary

Roemer’s theory suggests that inequality compensation focuses on unfair inequality which is due to circumstances not controlled by the individual, and fair inequality, which is due to controllable effort or volition, must not be compensated. We decompose unfair inequality from the existing achievement inequality in the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia using the generalized entropy method, and recommend priority socio-economic circumstances for compensation. Using PISA 2018, we focus on the achievement inequality in reading because it is the core cognitive skill needed in learning higher technical skills in post secondary education. Our findings show that gender, parental education, number of books at home, type of institution, ability, and attitudes to schooling are all significant in explaining PISA test scores. Furthermore, for the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia, highest unfair inequality resides in students with different levels of number of books at home and parental education.

Abstract Format

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Language

English

Keywords

Educational equalization; Academic achievement—Testing

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6-9-2023

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