The Benefits and Costs of Alternative Strategies to Combat Illiteracy
Orazem, Peter F.
2006

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This paper reviews the stylized facts regarding the distribution of human capital investments and the returns to those investments in developing countries. It then examines recent evidence regarding which policies can induce increased human capital investments in the most efficient manner, using estimated benefits and costs as a guide.

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Title The Benefits and Costs of Alternative Strategies to Combat Illiteracy
Author(s) Orazem, Peter F.
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Issue Date 2006
Publication Type Working or Discussion Paper
DOI and Other Identifiers 10.22004/ag.econ.18218
Record Identifier https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/18218
PURL Identifier http://purl.umn.edu/18218
Language English
Total Pages 29
Series Statement ISU Economics Working Paper #06029
Record Appears in Iowa State University > Department of Economics > Working Papers

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