Date

4-2009

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Yolanda T. Garcia

Abstract

The study analyzed the regional expenditure patterns on education and health of Philippine households by income groups. Various analytical procedures such as geographic mapping, descriptive analysis, and regression and correlation analysis were employed to point out the factors affecting the household’s decision to avail of education and health services. Geographic mapping was used to determine the accessibility of education and health services to the Filipino household by pointing out its locations across the country. From the mapping process, it was seen that most private institutions, both for education and health, were located on the southern part of Luzon, specifically the National Capital Region. Generally, public institutions are more dispersed in nature than private entities. A descriptive analysis of the education and health expenditure of households by region was also conducted to see if income plays a big role in the household’s decision in acquiring education and health services. It was found out that households across regions spend relatively spend the same percentage of their total income for these services, although higher income groups post higher nominal values than the others. Lastly, two regression techniques were utilized due to econometric issues – Ordinary Least Squares and Ridge Regression. In the end, a correlation analysis was used to generate values that can be interpreted. From the analysis, average household size appeared to have a negative relationship with both education and health expenditure. From the result, a population drive to decrease family size is an option the government can take to reduce the expenses on education and health, making it more accessible to the general public.

Language

English

Call Number

LG 993.5 2009 E2 G358

Document Type

Thesis

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