The impact of education and health investment on economic progress

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Impact of Education, Impact of Health, Economic Progress

Abstract

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are global actions to address challenges that impact people and countries, are inclusive, equitable, integrated, interdependent, and people-centered. Therefore, the relationship between society, education, economy, and health is discussed and interrelated to provide a perspective on development progress and sustainability. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of education and health on economic growth. This research method is a Literature Review using the PubMed and MDPI databases, as well as from the Google Scholar search engine. The results are 10 extracted articles. The economy impacts access to quality education and health, limits economic activity, and reduces sustainability. Many people live in poor countries because of a sick economy with high unemployment. This global and widespread challenge continues and limits human and state potential. Sustainable progress requires educated and empowered people who contribute to economic growth and have access to quality health services that can contribute to greater development and sustainable capabilities. Relevant education, training, and skills to address socio-economic and health challenges are essential for development and sustainability. Strengthening socio-educational-economic-health links will advance development and sustainability.

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Published

2024-09-23

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Fitri, Y. E. (2024). The impact of education and health investment on economic progress. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 18(9), 1327–1337. Retrieved from http://www.ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/641

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Vol. 18 No. 9 (2024)

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