The Benefits to Taxpayers from Increases in Students' Educational Attainment

Increases in educational attainment benefit the public because more highlyeducated people tend to pay more in taxes are less likely to use socialsupport program... » 

Increases in educational attainment benefit the public because more highlyeducated people tend to pay more in taxes are less likely to use socialsupport programs and are less likely to commit crimes. This volume examinesthe monetary value of these benefits over an individual1s lifetime and how theyvary with education level. «