Health and Education Expenditures in Russia, the Baltic States, and the Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union
Summary:
Russia, the Baltic states and the other countries of the former Soviet Union inherited health and education systems that were in need of substantial structural and financial reform. In spite of a sharp decline of real resources, this reform has barely begun. While health and education have not suffered disproportionate cuts, employment has been maintained, with real wages sharply compressed, purchases of materials reduced and energy-related spending taking a greater share of resources in many countries. Structural and financial reform would include reducing staffing and physical capacity, while increasing expenditures for materials and wages for the more highly qualified.
Series:
Working Paper No. 1996/126
Subject:
Education Education spending Expenditure Health Health care spending Total expenditures
English
Publication Date:
November 1, 1996
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451936551/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA1261996
Pages:
26
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