This paper assesses the case for promoting financial education in Asia. It argues that the benefits of investing in … financial education can be substantial. Data are limited, but indicate low financial literacy scores for selected Asian … national surveys of financial literacy are needed and that coherent, tailored national strategies for financial education are …

presented. The key finding is that both preservice education and in-service training are positively correlated with labor … productivity. The productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is enhanced by a higher level of skills and education … that competitiveness is enhanced both by raising the general level of education in the workforce and by encouraging …

reside in urban areas and in large cities, and the returns to education are significantly higher in urban areas relative to … returns to education in urban areas are at least comparable to the magnitude of private returns. Rural areas are the major …. Relaxing the hukou restriction, increasing education levels of rural residents, providing training for rural-urban migrants …