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Research Design

The Impact of Refugees on Government Spending on Education

This research investigates the intricate relationship between refugee populations and government spending on education. The primary hypothesis implies a positive association: as the number of refugees in a country increase, so does government spending on education as a percentage of GDP. However, acknowledging the complexity of this issue, the study incorporates control variables for a more nuanced understanding. This research aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about resourefugeecation and educational opportunities in refugee-receiving countries.

This study has two primary objectives:

Objective 1: To quantify the association between the size of a country's refugee population as a percentage of total population and its expenditure on education as a percentage of GDP.

Objective 2: To assess the influence of control variables (regime type, population size, gender equality, and economic capacity) on government spending on education.

Understanding these relationships will provide valuable insights for policymaker grappling with resource allocation decisions related to education for both refugees and host populations.

Dependent Variable: Government Spending on Education (percentage of GDP): This variable reflects the proportion of a country's Gross Domestic Product dedicated to public education spending. Data obtained from the World Bank will be used to ensure consistency and international comparability.

Independent Variable: Refugee Population Size (number of refugees as a percentage of total population): The percentage of a country's population comprised of refugees will serve as the primary independent variable. Data will be sourced from the UNHCR to capture the most recent and reliable refugee population figures.

Control Variables

Regime Type: This variable aims to capture the influence of political systems on education spending priorities. Two potential sources are considered which are Polity IV Project Score: This score reflects a country's level of democracy, with higher scores indicating a more democratic regime (Marshall et al., 2014).

Freedom House Freedom in the World Score: This score measures a country's level of political freedom (Freedom House, 2021). Choosing one of these options will be dependent on data availability and theoretical justification.

Population Size (total population of the country): This variable controls the potential influence of overall population size on education spending. Data will be obtained from the World Bank.

Gender Equality (% of women in government): This variable explores whether female political representation influences education spending priorities. Data will be sourced from the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Economic Capacity (GDP per capita): This variable accounts for a country's financial resources available for education spending. Data on GDP per capita will be obtained from the World Bank.

For the date Sources the study will rely on secondary data from credible international organizations to ensure data quality and consistency across countries. Here's a breakdown of the data sources:

Refugee Population: UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Government Spending on Education: World Bank (percentage of GDP)

Control Variables:

Regime Type: Polity IV Project (Marshall et al., 2014) or Freedom House's Freedom in the World index [Freedom House, 2021] (decision based on data availability and theoretical justification)

Population Size: World Bank [World Bank, 2021]

Gender Equality: Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) [IPU, 2021]

Economic Capacity: World Bank (GDP per capita) [World Bank, 2021]

Methodology:

Research Design: A cross-sectional study design will be employed. Data will be collected from a representative sample of countries at a single point in time. This design is suitable for examining relationships between variables at a specific point but cannot establish causality.

Sample Selection: Purposive sampling will be used to select a diverse group of countries with varying refugee populations and levels of development. This approach ensures the sample reflects the global context of refugee resettlement and allows for analysis of the hypothesis across different settings.

Data Collection: Secondary data will be obtained from credible sources. Data quality checks will be conducted to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Data Analysis: Regression analysis, specifically ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, will be the primary method for analyzing the data. This technique examines the relationship between the independent variable (refugee population) and the dependent variable (education spending) while controlling for the influence of the control variables. The analysis will provide an estimate of the regression coefficient for the refugee population variable, indicating the strength and direction of the association between refugee population size and government spending on education. Additionally, the analysis will assess the statistical significance of this coefficient, determining whether the observed association is likely due to chance or a true underlying relationship.

Here's a breakdown of what the analysis will tell us: Strength, the regression coefficient will quantify the change in education spending (as a percentage of GDP) associated with a one-unit increase in the refugee population (as a percentage of total population).

Direction: A positive coefficient would indicate that an increase in refugee population is associated with an increase in education spending, supporting the primary hypothesis. Conversely, a negative coefficient would suggest a negative association.

Statistical Significance: P-values will be used to determine the statistical significance of the coefficients. A statistically significant result (typically p < 0.05) implies that the observed association is unlikely due to random chance and strengthens the evidence for a true relationship between the variables.

Furthermore, to account for potential interaction effects, the analysis can be extended to explore whether the relationship between refugee population and education spending differs based on the values of the control variables. For instance, the model could be augmented with interaction terms to examine whether the impact of refugee population on education spending varies depending on the level of democracy (regime type) or economic capacity (GDP per capita) of a country. By employing these analytical techniques, the study aims to unveil the complexities surrounding the relationship between refugee populations and government spending on education.

Summary of the findings from the two models in table format:

Discussion of Results

Model 1: Ordinary Least Squares Regression Model (without controls)

In Model 1, we regress government spending on secondary education against the logarithm of the refugee population without controlling for other factors. The coefficient for lnrefugeepop is 0.2168, which is statistically significant at the 5% level (p-value = 0.037). This suggests that, holding all else equal, a 1% increase in the refugee population is associated with a 0.2168 unit increase in government spending on secondary education. The R-squared value of 0.0044 indicates that the refugee population alone explains only about 0.44% of the variation in government spending on secondary education, suggesting other variables might be influential.

Model 2: Ordinary Least Squares Regression Model (with controls)

Model 2 introduces additional controls: GDP per capita, foreign direct investment, population size, percentage of GDP from natural resources, democracy score, and women's political participation. In this model, the coefficient for lnrefugeepop increases to 0.6619 and is highly significant (p-value < 0.001), indicating a stronger and more significant relationship between refugee population and government spending on secondary education when controlling for other factors.

Other significant predictors include lnpopulation, naturalresources, v2x_polyarchy, and v2x_gender. The negative coefficient for lnpopulation (-1.6405) and v2x_polyarchy (-6.8088) suggests that larger populations and higher democracy scores are associated with lower spending on secondary education, potentially indicating different national priorities or resource allocations. Conversely, v2x_gender has a large positive coefficient (27.9877), showing a strong positive association between women's political participation and government spending on secondary education.

The adjusted R-squared value of 0.1273 in Model 2 indicates that these variables together explain about 12.73% of the variation in government spending on secondary education, a significant improvement over Model 1.

The inclusion of additional variables in Model 2 provides a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence government spending on secondary education. The results highlight the importance of demographic and political characteristics in shaping educational expenditures.