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From Preschool to Prosperity: The Economic Payoff to Early Childhood Education

Bartik, Timothy J. - W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research

Bartik provides evidence showing that investment in quality preschool education provides economic payoffs, particularly in lifetime earnings.

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Earnings Benefits of Tulsa's Pre-K Program for Different Income Groups

Bartik, Timothy J.; Gormley, William; Adelstein, Shirley - W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research - 2011

This paper estimates future adult earnings effects associated with a universal pre-K program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. These informed projections help to compensate for the lack of long-term data on universal pre-K programs, while using metrics that relate test scores to valued social benefits....

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Human Resource Economics and Public Policy: Essays in Honor of Vernon M. Briggs Jr.

Whalen, Charles J. (contributor) - W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research

This book pays tribute to Vernon Briggs and his enduring mark on the study of humna resources. The chapters, by his students and colleagues, explore and extend his work on employment, education and training, immigration, and local labor markets. Students and scholars of economics, public policy,...

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Preparing the tourism workforce in Portugal for the digital future

OECD - 2021

After a decade of steady growth, the tourism sector in Portugal is facing its most acute challenge in modern times, in … the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As inbound visitors return to Portugal, the tourism workforce will need digital skills …

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A Digital Financial Literacy Strategy for Portugal

OECD - 2023

The Digital Financial Literacy Strategy for Portugal sets out a long-term vision and objectives, supported by short …- and medium-term actions, for Banco de Portugal and other Portuguese stakeholders with an interest in improving digital … contribute to reducing digital financial exclusion. Overall, the Strategy is intended to support people living in Portugal to …

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What can we do to ensure a level playing field for all students?

OECD - 2022

Many education systems aim to provide learning opportunities to all students regardless of their backgrounds in order for them to realise their potential. Education systems are expected to break down barriers to social mobility. However, too often, children are not given enough opportunities to...

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