Demographics of Education
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Demographics of Education

October 19, 2005 | Report

  • Quality of labor force in emerging world is improving rapidly
  • Universal literacy is possible within a generation
  • Numbers of college graduates in all occupations are huge and increasing
  • Hurricane note: Negative impact on overall economy is greater than recognized

AUTHOR

Gail D.Fosler

Former Senior Advisor


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