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Valuing the Humanities

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  • John O’Mahony
  • Rohan Garga
  • Michael Thomas
  • Max Kimber

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Humanities education and research have been a critical foundation of societies for centuries. However, societal change and the broadening of tertiary education over time have negatively affected the position and perception of the humanities, at least in relative terms. This article aims to redress this slide, informing discussion by bringing together new and existing evidence. We find that businesses, governments and societies in general benefit from humanities‐educated individuals. We also find the humanities can improve students’ job and earning prospects and equip them with a range of technical and transferrable skills.

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  • John O’Mahony & Rohan Garga & Michael Thomas & Max Kimber, 2019. "Valuing the Humanities," Australian Economic Review, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, vol. 52(2), pages 226-235, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ausecr:v:52:y:2019:i:2:p:226-235
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-8462.12328
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    1. Focacci, Chiara Natalie & Kovac, Mitja & Spruk, Rok, 2023. "Ethnolinguistic diversity, quality of local public institutions, and firm-level innovation," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 75(C).

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