The Role of Education in Reducing Income Inequality: A Cross-National Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.62951/ijhs.v1i1.133Keywords:
Education, income inequality, cross-national comparison, educational policies, access to educationAbstract
This research examines the role of education in mitigating income inequality, using a cross-national perspective to assess how different educational policies and access levels affect income distribution. Focusing on the availability of quality education, funding models, and structural challenges, the study evaluates how education contributes to economic equity. Findings suggest that education can significantly reduce income inequality when equitable access to quality schooling is achieved. However, structural barriers, particularly in low-income regions, limit education's potential as an equalizing force.
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