Education and Its Relation to Economic Growth, Poverty, and Income Distribution: Past Evidence and Further Analysis

Education and Its Relation to Economic Growth, Poverty, and Income Distribution: Past Evidence and Further Analysis
ISBN-10
0821311816
ISBN-13
9780821311813
Category
Business & Economics / Development / Economic Development
Pages
112
Language
English
Published
1989
Publisher
World Bank
Author
Jandhyala B. G. Tilak

Description

An extensive survey of empirical research on education as related to poverty, growth, and income distribution is presented, with the focus on 21 developing nations. The study uses the latest available data on alternative measures of income distribution, income shares of various population groups by income classes, and poverty ratios. The analysis confirms some existing theses on the role of education in improving income distribution. Part *Economic Factors; Poverty; research on the relationship between education and economic growth, poverty, and income distribution; part three examines selective dimensions relating to the role of education in improving poverty and income distribution; part four includes the report summary and conclusions. Statistical information is presented in 25 tables and figures, and a 16 page bibliography is included. (Author/NL)

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