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Social and economic benefits of improved adult literacy: Towards a better understanding
- Item:
- 1634
- Title:
- Social and economic benefits of improved adult literacy: Towards a better understanding
- Authors:
- Robyn Hartley, Jackie Horne
- Publication date:
- 13 April 2006
- Type:
- Research report
- Themes:
- Teaching and learning > Literacy/numeracy > General
- Industry and employers > Skill shortages > General
- Students and individuals > Learner groups > Adult learners
- Teaching and learning > Generic skills > General
- VET in context > Economic aspects of VET > Demand for VET
- VET in context > Work changes > General
- VET system > VET system performance > Measuring outcomes general
- ISBN:
- 1 921169 48 6 print; 1 921169 54 0 web
Assessing the social and economic costs of poor adult literacy and numeracy skills, and the benefits of investing in such skills, is largely unchartered territory in Australia. This feasibility study explores the frameworks and methodologies available for determining and measuring such benefits and costs across a number of life domains, including health, finance and small business.
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