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Are Mathematics and Science Test Scores Good Indicators of Labor-Force Quality?

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  • Shiu-Sheng Chen & Ming-Ching Luoh, 2010. "Are Mathematics and Science Test Scores Good Indicators of Labor-Force Quality?," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 96(1), pages 133-143, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:96:y:2010:i:1:p:133-143
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-009-9470-5
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    2. Md. Rabiul Islam & James B. Ang & Jakob B. Madsen, 2014. "Quality-Adjusted Human Capital And Productivity Growth," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 52(2), pages 757-777, April.
    3. Łukasz Goczek & Ewa Witkowska & Bartosz Witkowski, 2021. "How Does Education Quality Affect Economic Growth?," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-22, June.
    4. Chong Yu & Samuel DiGangi & Angel Jannasch-Pennell, 2012. "A Time-Lag Analysis of the Relationships Among PISA Scores, Scientific Research Publication, and Economic Performance," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 107(2), pages 317-330, June.
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