You would think that national economic prosperity is based on the educational achievement of the nation. Well, if you check out ‘The Global Auction‘ authors Brown, Lauder and Ashton have a different opinion.
‘This is a very important book. It argues that Western societies in particular have invested in human capital development, and individuals have taken on high levels of debt, on the understanding that both society as a whole and the individuals concerned will be well rewarded. But the “opportunity bargain” has not been kept.’ Time Higher Education (THE), March 10, 2011.
Does the global economy really need a highly educated workforce to prosper? I was surprised by the books findings and as an academic text it is well researched and sourced. Are we really heading to a high skill low wage work force? Its worth considering if our long held beliefs about education and prosperity are valid.
The real question is… are we lying to our children? Are we promising them a future that is not achievable?
A few years old now but worth a read and still relavent.
JD
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