Relation between the government transfers, own tax collection and education index of the municipalities of the state of Minas Gerais

Abstract

Considering the changes in Brazilian municipalities since the Federal Constitution of 1988, this study sought to verify the relationship between government transfers, own tax collection and the education index of municipalities of the state of Minas Gerais (2009 to 2013). The hypothesis adopted was that a greater financial resources availability would have a positive impact on the municipal education’s quality. The study variables were tested using randomized block variance analysis, Spearman’s correlation, k-rates clusters’ analysis and multiple linear regression. Among the results obtained, the study highlights the lack of connection between the degree of financial autonomy and the investments in education, as well as it finds that the amount of revenues from taxes and the extra percentage of investment do not affect the education index.

Keywords:
government transfers; own tax collection; investments in education; municipal education index; municipalities of the state of Minas Gerais.