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Thomas, Audrey M. – Prospects, 1989
Analyzes economic and social costs of functional illiteracy in industrialized countries, highlighting Canada and the United States. Identifies the functionally illiterate and the illiteracy-poverty cycle. Estimates the cost of Canadian illiteracy is between $4.2 and $10.7 billion. Suggests measures for preventing adult illiteracy, including…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Developed Nations, Economic Impact
