The fiscal consequences of adult educational attainment

This document is a background paper contracted by the Council for the Advancement of Adult Literacy (CAAL) for the National Commission on Adult Literacy. The paper examines the earnings of adults according to their level of education achievement and in terms of the impact those earnings have on the fiscal affairs of the states and the lives of individuals. An appendix provides estimates of annual net fiscal contributions of adults by education attainment level for the 13 largest states in America. The report findings have major implications for the purposes and conduct of the nation's adult education and literacy enterprise at all levels of service. The report should also be of high interest to state and federal policymakers and planners, as well as the business community.

This document is a background paper contracted by the Council for the Advancement of Adult Literacy (CAAL) for the National Commission on Adult Literacy. The paper examines the earnings of adults according to their level of education achievement and in terms of the impact those earnings have on the fiscal affairs of the states and the lives of individuals. An appendix provides estimates of annual net fiscal contributions of adults by education attainment level for the 13 largest states in America. The report findings have major implications for the purposes and conduct of the ...  [+] Show more