Education-Economy Disparity: Dynamic & Response

Globalization triggers interactive effects between educational inequality and economic development differences, which are influenced by complex dynamics and feedback mechanisms. This paper uses a comprehensive literature review and qualitative case analysis method to deeply explore the status, impact and joint feedback cycles of this phenomenon, focusing on California and Bangalore. The results reveal its interactive driving forces and provide important perspectives for understanding this issue. At the same time, the study proposes forward-looking policy recommendations and emphasizes the need for further exploration, especially around the role of cultural factors in curbing global inequality.

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