Education in China (1978-1990) and its Economic Impact: A Historical Study

Abstract

China witnessed betweenYears1978_1990) A radical transformation in its educational system, If I practice Economic reforms led by Deng Xiaoping Deng Xiaoping (1904_1997) A crucial role in restructuring education financing. With the launch of the reform and opening-up policy, the Chinese government realized that developing the education system required massive financial investments, which prompted it to adopt a decentralized approach to financing. So Much of the financial responsibility has shifted to local governments, relieving the burden on the central state.

As a result of that Reforms: Spending on education gradually increased, with an increasing percentage of GDP allocated to it, which contributed to the expansion of compulsory education. Especially After the issuance of the Compulsory Education Law in 1986. Despite that Despite these efforts, China faced significant challenges, most notably the disparity in funding between rural and urban areas, which led to significant gaps in the quality of education and educational services.

 At the end That period Despite financial challenges, China has made significant strides in developing its educational infrastructure, helping pave the way for a broad educational renaissance in subsequent decades. That the stage laid the cornerstone of a modern education system that later became a major supporter of the country's rapid economic growth.