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Title: The Legacy of U.S. Educational Leadership: Notes on Distribution and Economic Growth in the 20th Century

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Publication Year: 2001

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Abstract: We briefly summarize the facts about the U.S. educational lead during most of the twentieth century and suggest why the U.S. led in formal schooling. We then comment on the probable consequences for distribution and economic growth.

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Authors: Katz, Lawrence F.; Goldin, Claudia

Periodical (Full): American Economic Review

Issue: 2

Volume: 91

Pages: 18-33

Data Collections: IPUMS USA, IPUMS CPS

Topics: Education, Poverty and Welfare

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