Open AccessAn Overview of the Theoretical Perspectives on Higher Education Financing (Implications for Educational Administration in Nigeria)
Author(s) -
Sani Ahmed Yauta
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
al-mağallaẗ al-akādīmiyyaẗ li-l-abḥāṯ wa-al-našr al-ʿilmī
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2706-6495
DOI - 10.52132/ajrsp/en.2234
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , administration (probate law) , finance , higher education , economics , political science , public economics , economic growth , business , public administration , computer science , artificial intelligence , law
The paper reviewed some theories that explain higher education financing. Some aspect of these theories is compared in terms of the theoretical perspective on financing higher education. The historical viewpoint and the tenant of the theories give an insight and possible solution to higher education financing. The purpose of the paper is to illuminate an important policy issues on financing higher education the world over and to contribute to the general debate on the contribution of theories in explaining the main issue of financing higher education.