Education and the wealth of nations
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Educating future workers well is crucial to every nation's future global competitiveness. However, a survey of math achievement scores shows that America ranks only 28th. The 6th-ranked Czechs spend only a third per pupil as the US; teaching methods are more crucial than education spending.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Non-market virtue: national service
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Clinton has proposed a program that would allow college students to pay off loans through community service. The program has promise in easing the financial burdens of college, although it will reach only 2% of students who rely on financial aid.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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