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Education Matters - Global Schooling Gains from the 19th to the 21st Century (Hardcover)
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Education Matters - Global Schooling Gains from the 19th to the 21st Century (Hardcover)
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Education has significant and far-reaching effects not only on
individuals, but also on the societies in which they live and to
which they contribute. The education level of a population affects
how a country supports itself and others and the degree to which it
can participate in the global field. While everyone from
politicians to policymakers to celebrities has stressed the
importance of education, there has not been-until now-a vigorous
yet comprehensible examination of data to support what has long
been common knowledge: education matters. In Education Matters:
Global Gains from the 19th to the 21st Century, renowned economists
Robert Barro and Jong-Wha Lee present a revolutionary new data set
on education in 146 countries since 1870 and projected through
2040. With case studies from the United States, China, and Korea,
Barro and Lee evaluate schooling both quantitatively and
qualitatively and assess the role of education in political
development. The book also addresses sensitive and controversial
topics, such as international disparities in education and the role
of education in modernization and development. Both challenging and
enlightening, Education Matters has exciting implications for the
future of education and promises to be a ground-breaking work in
the fields of economics and educational attainment. In this
comprehensive study, Barro and Lee establish the critical role that
education plays - particularly for women and girls - in economic
growth, fertility, and democracy. Engaging and informative,
Education Matters is a compelling read for students, scholars, and
anyone with a passion for education.
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