Measurement and Spatio-Temporal Evolution Analysis of China's Higher Education Resource Allocation Efficiency

The allocation of higher education resources is an important component in the improvement of regional education quality, and one of the most important issues in addressing the imbalance and lack of educational resources is how to achieve the higher education resources allocation efficiency (HERAE) in various geographical areas. This study quantitatively evaluated China's HERAE by constructing an input-output indicator system and applying the DEA model, and further analyzed its spatio-temporal evolution characteristics. The study found that China's HERAE shows a high level in general, but there exist significant differences between regions, indicating the characteristics of "leading in the east area, second in the center area, and lagging in the west aera". This study aims to offer a theoretical foundation for enhancing the effectiveness of resource allocation in China's higher education system and encouraging the advancement of higher education.