Education and Economy in Turkey and Israel

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Why does the nation of Turkey require 12 years of education?

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To increase the number of literate Turkish citizens

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From 2007-2019, Turkey saw an increase from 81% to 94% in literacy among adult women who graduated from the Turkish education system. What could explain this trend?

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The Turkish government invested in educating girls, so that women could become highly-skilled workers.

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Why has Saudi Arabia funded colleges and universities for women in recent years?

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To increase the number of highly skilled women in the economy

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Turkey requires all students to learn Turkish and a foreign language such as English, French, Spanish, or German. What is the main economic advantage of this policy?

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Fluency in other languages spoken in Europe promotes trade between Turkey and European countries.

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Turkey has heavily invested in textiles, equipment, and manufacturing in order to grow the country's wealth. Which factor of production has Turkey invested in?

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Capital goods

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Israel invests heavily in factories, machinery and technology. Given this information, which of the following would you expect? Many citizens of Israel are unemployed. Israel's standard of living is high. Many citizens of Israel leave the country in search of jobs. There is no relationship between investment in human capital and the GDP.

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Israel's standard of living is high.

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The GDP in Saudi Arabia is 691 billion dollars per year, while the GDP of Jordan is only 37 billion dollars. Based on the above charts, why do you think the GDP is so much higher in Saudi Arabia than in Jordan?

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Saudi Arabia has much more oil than Jordan.

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How could Israeli entrepreneurs help reduce the cost of new construction in Israel?

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They could invent new building materials that are inexpensive and eco-friendly.

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What is one potential benefit of Turkey's investment in education for its economy?

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It creates a more skilled workforce that can contribute to various sectors.

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Why might learning a foreign language be important for Turkish students in a globalized world?

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It enables them to communicate in international business settings.