Educational Assistance and Education Quality in Indonesia: The Role of Decentralization

The equitable provision of quality education is important for growth and inclusive development. Human capital facilitates the creation of knowledge, fosters innovation, and enhances productivity. Its importance for growth has been acknowledged since work such as that of Becker (1962) and Romer (1990). In addition, education is the key factor in explaining gaps in economic inclusion. For example, returns to education have been conclusively shown...