OECD Regions at a Glance 2007
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Regional disparities in tertiary education attainment
In today’s knowledge-based economy a region’s growth prospects depend to a large extent on its ability to generate and use innovation. This capability, in turn, depends, among other factors, on the skills level of the regional labour force. The proportion of the adult population with tertiary education is a common proxy for a region’s skills level. It includes university-level education, from courses of short and medium duration to advanced research qualifications.
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