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“Thailand's economic development was driven by educational expansion. That has been a very dramatic factor, and South Asia had been pretty miserable in not learning from that experience.” quote by Amartya Sen
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“Thailand's economic development was driven by educational expansion. That has been a very dramatic factor, and South Asia had been pretty miserable in not learning from that experience.”

Amartya Sen

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Source Report: Human Development in Thailand, 1990s

Educational expansion spurred economic growth, highlighting education as a catalyst for development.

In simple terms: Education drives economic progress.

Key Takeaway

Invest in education for development.

Themes

development education economics

Mood

analytical optimistic

Type

academic policy-oriented

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • NGO programs
  • school planning

Key Concepts

Human capital theory development economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can education be paired with health reforms?
  • What barriers limit educational impact?
A Different Perspective

Education alone cannot solve all poverty issues; other reforms needed.

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