ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION: THE IMPACT OF FUNDING ON THE QUALITY OF THE LEARNING PROCESS

Education funding is a key factor determining both the performance of educational institutions and the quality of learning outcomes. The amount and structure of financial investments affect access to resources, staff potential, the state of infrastructure, and the level of digital technologies used in the educational process. This article analyzes the relationship between education system parameters and academic performance. It reveals the mechanisms of transforming financial flows into pedagogical and academic effects. Particular attention is paid to the issue of unequal funding and its consequences for the learning process, as well as to the prospects of shifting to performance-based and incentive-driven funding in the context of educational policy digitalization. The article concludes with the need for systemic adjustments in financial strategies to ensure education quality in the face of socio-economic challenges.