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The Education Myth
In an era characterized by political polarization and policy paralysis, one area of agreement is the idea that the key to inclusive economic growth is, as Tony Blair put in his 2001 reelection campaign, “education, education, education.” Unfortunately, it is an idea that simply does not hold water.
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