Social and economic indicators of education

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This report uses data from the 2008 New Zealand General Social Survey to explore how a range of 30 social and economic indicators vary with education. It provides evidence supporting known economic benefits, and new evidence on a range of social indicators, including health and safety, voting, volunteering, social cohesion, national identity, tolerance and environmental practices.

Author(s): David Scott, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting [Ministry of Education]

Date Published: August 2010

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