The Social Benefits of Education.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (275 pages)
- Economics of Education Series .
- Economics of Education Series .
Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1. Introduction / Jere R. Behrman, David L. Crawford, and Nevzer Stacey -- 2. The Benefits of Education and the Formation of Preferences / Kenneth J. Arrow -- 3. Conceptual and Measurement Issues / Jere R. Behrman -- 4. Effects of Education on Health / Michael Grossman and Robert Kaestner -- 5. Family Structure, Fertility, and Child Welfare / Rebecca A. Maynard and Daniel J. McGrath -- 6. Feedback Effects and Environmental Resources / V. Kerry Smith -- 7. Crime / Ann Dryden Witte -- 8. Conclusion / Jere R. Behrman, David L. Crawford, and Nevzer Stacey -- Index.
Measures and examines benefits of education beyond economic effects.