Manpower and educational development in India 1961-1986 (London School of Economics & Political Science. Unit for Economic and Statistical Studies on Higher Education. Reports)
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THE THESIS
This report investigates the correlation between human capital investment and the economic development trajectory of India during the mid-20th century. Tyrrell Burgess, writing under the auspices of the London School of Economics, utilizes statistical modeling to assess how educational output aligns with the labor requirements of a developing nation. The work argues that systematic planning in higher education is a prerequisite for sustained industrial and social progress.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Statistical analysis of educational enrollment and graduation rates in India from 1961 to 1986
- Projections regarding labor market demand and manpower requirements
- Methodological frameworks for linking academic curriculum to vocational needs
Scope Limits
- The report does not account for post-1986 economic liberalization policies
- It focuses primarily on formal higher education rather than informal skill acquisition
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this report as a significant historical document for understanding the centralized planning era of Indian education. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and its utility as a primary source for historical economic research.
Page Count:
89
Publication Date:
1968-01-01
Publisher:
Oliver & Boyd
ISBN-10:
0050016628
ISBN-13:
9780050016626
Economics
Education
India
Statistics
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