Document Type
Conference Paper
Date of this Version
11-12-2007
Abstract
This paper explores alternatives for improving education in Minnesota using benefit-cost criteria. Benefits of better education include higher productivity and income, health status, and avoidance of the criminal justice system. Benefits to the taxpayer include higher tax revenues and lower costs for public services.
Keywords
benefit-cost, returns to education
Included in
Economics Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Education Economics Commons
Date Posted: 28 January 2022