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

Authors
Koshal, RK Koshal, M
Citation
Rk. Koshal et M. Koshal, Economies of scale and scope in higher education: a case of comprehensive universities, ECON ED REV, 18(2), 1999, pp. 269-277
Citations number
28
Categorie Soggetti
Education
Journal title
ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION REVIEW
ISSN journal
02727757 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
269 - 277
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-7757(199904)18:2<269:EOSASI>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
This study empirically estimates a multiple-product fixed total cost functi on and output relationship for comprehensive universities in the United Sta tes. Statistical results based on data for 158 private and 171 public compr ehensive universities suggest that there are both economies of scale and ec onomies of scope in higher education. However, product-specific economies o f scope do not exist for all output levels and activities [JEL I22]. (C) 19 99 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.