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Education and productivity : some evidences and implications

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Working paper on the impact of schooling (educational levels) on productivity, with particular reference to the agricultural sector in developing countries - constitutes part of a WEP research project on education and employment. References.

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  • Leonor, M. D.,, 1976. "Education and productivity : some evidences and implications," ILO Working Papers 991648813402676, International Labour Organization.
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    1. Wallace E. Huffman, 1974. "Decision Making: The Role of Education," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 56(1), pages 85-97.
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