Efectos del gasto público en la educación básica regular en Arequipa y Loreto, Perú

Education is crucial to the social, economic and cultural development of nations. Public investment improves school infrastructure, teacher training and remuneration, and the provision of teaching materials. This study evaluates the impact of public spending on educational quality in Regular Basic Education in Arequipa and Loreto, Peru, from 2010 to 2022, using multiple correlation analysis and multivariate linear regression. The results show that expenditures on teacher remuneration, educational materials and training have positive effects on educational achievement. In Arequipa, a 10% increase in spending on materials increases reading comprehension by 3.07% and mathematics by 2.5%. In Loreto, the same increase in spending on training improves 1.59% in reading comprehension and 1.45% in mathematics. It is recommended to evaluate the school demand factors that influence educational quality, considering regional differences in Peru.