Education matters : global schooling gains from the 19th to the 21st century /
Barro, Robert J., 1944-
Education matters : global schooling gains from the 19th to the 21st century / Robert J. Barro and Jong-Wha Lee. - xi, 289 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction ; 2. International Comparisons of School Enrollment and Educational Attainment, 1870-2010 ; 3. Projection of Educational Attainment for 2015-2040 ; 4. Educational Attainment and Economic and Political Developments, 1960-2010 ; 5. Historical Evidence on the Effects of Education on Growth, Fertility, and Democracy, 1870-2010 ; 6. Educational Attainment-Quantity and Quality of Schooling ; 7. Conclusions
Renowned economists Robert Barro and Jong-Wha Lee examine and establish the critical role that education 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.
9780199379231 0199379238
2015015095
School enrollment--Longitudinal studies.
Matrícula en educación --Estudios longitudinales
Educational attainment--Longitudinal studies.
Nivel educativo --Estudios longitudinales
Economic development--Effect of education on.
Efectos de la educación en el desarrollo económico
Longitudinal studies.
LC 130 / B277e 2015
306.43
Education matters : global schooling gains from the 19th to the 21st century / Robert J. Barro and Jong-Wha Lee. - xi, 289 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction ; 2. International Comparisons of School Enrollment and Educational Attainment, 1870-2010 ; 3. Projection of Educational Attainment for 2015-2040 ; 4. Educational Attainment and Economic and Political Developments, 1960-2010 ; 5. Historical Evidence on the Effects of Education on Growth, Fertility, and Democracy, 1870-2010 ; 6. Educational Attainment-Quantity and Quality of Schooling ; 7. Conclusions
Renowned economists Robert Barro and Jong-Wha Lee examine and establish the critical role that education 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.
9780199379231 0199379238
2015015095
School enrollment--Longitudinal studies.
Matrícula en educación --Estudios longitudinales
Educational attainment--Longitudinal studies.
Nivel educativo --Estudios longitudinales
Economic development--Effect of education on.
Efectos de la educación en el desarrollo económico
Longitudinal studies.
LC 130 / B277e 2015
306.43