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Examine the fact that investment in education and training generally has a positive rate of return in terms of the income that people earn over a lifetime, with some education or training having a higher rate of return than others.
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Using data on the lifetime earnings of workers with different levels of education, explain why adults with a college education typically earn more than adults with only a high school education.General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Strand: Financial Literacy (Adopted in 2023)
Standard: Earning Income
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
2104060: M/J Introduction to Personal Financial Literacy (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
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SS.8.FL.1.AP.5: Identify the fact that investment in education and training generally has a positive rate of return in terms of the income that people earn over a lifetime.
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