Benefits Quote by Jill Stein
“We know that from the GI Bill after the Second World War, where Congress found that for every dollar we put in as taxpayers into free higher education for returning GIs, we got back $7 for every dollar invested. An enormous return on our money in public benefits and improved revenue.”
About This Quote
Investing in public education yields high economic returns, as shown by the GI Bill’s multiplier effect.
In simple terms: Education as economic engine.
Support robust public education funding.
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When to use this quote
- legislative advocacy
- budget planning
- community outreach
- research funding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we communicate education’s ROI?
- What models replicate the GI Bill’s success today?
Political opposition may resist spending.