Benefits of educational attainment
There have been decades of international qualitative and quantitative research that demonstrate the positive benefits of education. Additional educational attainment develops higher skills, leading to higher rates of employment, higher productivity and higher lifetime earnings for individuals. The primary argument in justifying government investment in education has historically been based on these positive labour market and economic returns. However, education can also provide broader benefits for Australian society such as increased community engagement, improved family and child health and ... Show more
Australia. Department of Education
Published: [Canberra, Australian Capital Territory], Department of Education, 2019
Resource type: Government report or paper
Physical description: 1 infographic + 11 factsheets
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