Análisis económico de la gratuidad en la educación y su impacto en el desarrollo técnico, académico y científico de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato en el período octubre 2011 – junio 2012.

Abstract

This paper describes and analyzes an event happened in Ecuador, the applicability of Articles 28 and 356 of the Constitution, which deals with the Gratuity of Higher Education. The study of this important and momentous subject, beginning with the statement of the problem to be investigated, and has been divided into six chapters. Initially a brief follow-up of the historical situation of higher education is performed. This was intended to analyze the current reality for, while verify whether the investment in the institution distributes the best way for the greater benefit of students. Ultimately, by the hypothesis testing analyzes the possible causes and consequences of the adoption of this law. To do a thorough fieldwork was conducted through surveys, with a special focus on students. In this point, the main issue of the implementation of the Gratuity, and the perception people who attend these institutions on the adoption of the law was determined in parallel sought to quantify the income and expenses incurred Technical University Ambato with this new state plan, and distribution that are given to it under the current criteria. Finally, we proceed to perform the respective conclusions and recommendations, so that more than challenge such state attitude, a critical and analytical judgment on government decisions in the education sector is emitted, creating a help option within such important sector, as it is higher education in the city of Ambato.