Do educated poor people mean productive poor people?

Question

The more educated, the more productive. Right or wrong? Why?

Answer 1

i dont think educated poor people means productive poor or otherwise. it means educated poor are just that. educated and poor

Answer 2

While I realize that sociologists cite several obstacles to a healthy, productive future for those from an impoverished background, I believe that a good education and work ethic can guarantee anyone a comfortable future. However, I also must add that those from an impoverished community don't have the same connections as those from wealthier neighborhoods and school districts. Wealthier children are more likely to get internships at nice businesses (no doubt set up by the parents of the child, who are also tennis buddies with the CEO) , while children in poor, industrialized neighborhoods have a better chance at shoveling or sweeping at a factory for an after school job - not exactly Nobel prize winning stuff.

Answer 3

No. Poor almost by definition means "not productive". If someone were economically productive, they would have good income and not be poor. QED.

Education guarantees nothing for any one individual. However, education usually enhances productivity, and there is certainly a statistical correlation between high levels of education and income.

Answer 4

In general, education (in whatever form) helps you not to make mistakes and gain from others experience. Which leads to better productivity. But, poor rarely are given an opportunity to exercise their knowledge. Wealthy people are either born rich (majority) or worked extremely hard. Education helped on the way, but was not decisive.

Answer 5

I know some highly educated poor people. They are simply good at taking some tests but very stupid at managing their money and making the right choices in everyday life.

Productive? NO I see some are very lazy as well.

Answer 6

no, in economic theory education is only an indication on whether or not someone is willing to work harder, but it does not mean that they do work harder or longer.

in economics this is asymmetric information. like when you buy a used car that is a lemon. on the ad it says that it runs fine. when you buy it the car blows up. education is kind of like an ad on yourself, but whether or not you work after an employer "buys" you is all up to you.

Answer 7

productive??

what about healthier, happier and less impoverished?
the answer to those is yes, education helps.