The impact of primary schooling on economic development: a review of the evidence

摘要: Abstract The contribution of primary schooling to economic development is greater than has conventionally been percieved. This review recent research shows that increases labour productivity in both urban and rural sectors, the returns such investment are typically high. In addition, it reduces fertility, improves health nutrition, promotes other behavioural attitudinal changes which helpful development. Investment strategies give an important place would be more conducive growth-with-equity many alternatives. Priorities for government donor policies indicated, as those future research.