Do Better Schools Lead to More Growth? Cognitive Skills, Economic Outcomes, and Causation

IZA

This 64-page discussion paper investigates whether a causal interpretation of the robust association between cognitive skills and economic growth is appropriate and whether cross-country evidence supports a case for the economic benefits of effective school policy

Eric A. Hanushek, Ludger Woessmann

Education , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-12-02

Do Better Schools Lead to More Growth? Cognitive Skills, Economic Outcomes, and Causation