Research on Vocational Education Management from the Perspective of Public Choice Theory

Abstract

Vocational education contributes to the development of public values, with external effects on promoting social employment and achieving balance in educational structure. However, vocational education also enhances individual vocational abilities, which does not meet the standard of non-excludability. When individuals receive vocational education, it implies a reduction in the opportunity for others to enjoy vocational education. Public choice theory primarily features the analysis and discourse of political activities through economic analysis theory. Therefore, this paper, based on theories such as the attributes of public goods, the economic agent hypothesis, and government failure, focuses on elucidating the internal issues of schools, provision, and management in vocational education. It seeks effective methods to solve these problems to enhance the efficiency and quality of vocational education management.