Efficiency and equity aspects of social spending in selected countries of Latin America and East Asia: a comparative approach

ABSTRACT

Present and discuss the structure of public spending in education and health in Latin America and East Asia in a comparative perspective. Emphasize the analysis of equity and efficiency aspects of social spending. Examines social security spending. Analyzes the relationship between public expenditure and income distribution. Reviews the key issues and trends in regional patterns of public spending. Investigates the main source of variations across regions. Draws some lessons and conclusions from the experience of the two regions