Economic analysis of school quality
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چکیده
Most empirical analyses of human capital have concentrated solely on the quantity of schooling attained by individuals, ignoring quality differences. This focus contrasts sharply with policy considerations that almost exclusively consider school quality issues. This paper presents basic evidence about the very substantial impacts of school quality on individual earnings and on economic growth. It then discusses the policy issues facing nations.
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