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Peer reviewedMiller, Paul; Mulvey, Charles; Martin, Nick – Economics of Education Review, 2001
Data from a large sample of Australian twins indicate that 50 to 65 percent of variance in educational attainments can be attributed to genetic endowments. Only about 25 to 40 percent may be due to environmental factors, depending on adjustments for measurement error and assortative mating. (Contains 51 references.) (MLH)
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Influences, Foreign Countries
