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Economics of adult learning: the cost of lost opportunities

This paper addresses problems associated with the economics of adult learning. The author discusses the incentives ... Show more
This paper addresses problems associated with the economics of adult learning. The author discusses the incentives and constraints on adult education, the current financial systems and the impact of the Structural Adjustment Programme. The paper covers three main issues: the importance of distinguishing between the balance of direct and indirect costs and individual and social benefits in different types of adult learning; how the benefits of literacy should be measured in community or integrated development programs in developing countries; and the high level of 'indirect costs' of national first language illiteracy in over-serviced countries.
The full volume of papers is indexed at TD/IRD 88.118. Show less

Authors: Carr-Hill, Roy

Conference name: Fifth International Conference on Adult Education: CONFINTEA V

Date: 1999

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Adult and community education; Disadvantaged ... [+] Show more