Research on the Efficiency of Pre-school Education Resource Allocation and the Influencing Factors in the Western Region of China——Based on DEA-Malmquist-Tobit Model

A Quantitative assessment of the efficiency of preschool education resource allocation in the western region is the key for improving the preschool education input mechanism and promoting the balanced development of education. Based on the input and output panel data of preschool education in 12 provinces (municipalities and autonomous regions) in the western region of China from 2014 to 2021, static measurement and dynamic analysis through the DEA-Malmquist-Tobit model are used for exploring the efficiency of pre-school education resource allocation and its influencing factors The results show that the total factor productivity is declining and the differences between provinces and urban and rural areas are obviously, though the input level of preschool education resources in the western region is generally high. And the correlation between urbanisation construction, intensity of pre-school education investment and pre-school education resource allocation efficiency is significant positive; while the correlation between the level of economic development, per capita education expenditure index and pre-school education resource allocation efficiency is significant negative. Several relevant suggestions are put forward as follows for improving the allocation efficiency of preschool education resources in the western region. Firstly, differentiated development strategies have to be formulated to optimize the allocation of education resources. Secondly, increase the investment of preschool education resources and promote the effectiveness of these resources. Lastly, it's necessary to clarify the responsibilities of governments at all levels and strengthen their capacity for resource management.