The Relation of Education and R&D to Productivity Growth in the Developing Countries of Africa.

McMahon, Walter W.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Relation of Education and R&D to Productivity Growth in the Developing Countries of Africa.

McMahon, Walter W.

Economics of Education Review, v6 n2 p183-94 1987

Discusses the overall efficiency of investment in primary and secondary education and technology transfer via investment both in physical capital and higher education in 30 of the poorest African countries. A high (21.2 percent) rate of return to investment in primary and secondary education was found. Includes six tables and 20 references. (MLH)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Human Capital, Investment, Poverty Areas, Productivity, Research and Development, Statistical Analysis, Technology Transfer

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Collected Works - Proceedings; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa

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