Widespread proficiency in math and reading creates a strong foundation for more advanced knowledge and productive work. Unfortunately, U.S. proficiency in math and reading hasn’t kept up with the rest of the world. If American students become more proficient in math and reading, long-run economic growth will follow.
For more information, visit the PolicyEd.org page here: https://www.policyed.org/intellections/power-education-boosting-economic-growth-long-run/video
Additional resources:
Read the book this video is based on: “Endangering Prosperity: A Global View of the American School” by Eric Hanushek, Paul Peterson, and Ludger Woessmann, available here: http://amzn.to/2wCIoSu
“Higher Grades, Higher GDP” by Eric Hanushek and Paul Peterson, available here: http://hvr.co/2w3ERJd
“It Pays to Improve School Quality” by Eric Hanushek, Jens Ruhose, and Ludger Woessmann, available here: http://bit.ly/1MGViTI
Listen to Eric Hanushek on EconTalk with Russ Roberts, available here: http://bit.ly/2wCvmnT
