Question

Between 1952 and 2020, government expenditure on education as a share of total government expenditure changed in which of the following ways?

Options

• It rose from 0.64% in 1952 to 4.47% in 2020

• It fell from 16.54% in 1952 to 7.92% in 2020

• It rose from 7.92% in 1952 to 16.54% in 2020

• It remained constant at 6% throughout the period

Answer 1

Government expenditure on education as a share of total government expenditure increased from 7.92% in 1952 to 16.54% in 2020. The figures 0.64% and 4.47% refer to education spending as a share of GDP, not as a share of total government expenditure. The 6% figure is a recommendation, not an achieved constant.