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Old 06-01-08, 04:45 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Thread Starter Re: Human Capital versus the Screening Hypothesis

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Originally Posted by UtahBill View Post
Advanced education available to many increases the liklihood that the educators can find, in the screening process, a potential next generation Einstein (within science).
You're not understanding the nature of the screening hypothesis. It essentially argues that education plays no role in improving the student's ability. It represents only a method for the student to wave a certificate in the air, such that they get an interview and the non-graduate's application is binned.

"Super-education" in terms of generating research is completely different. Learning research skills is obviously an improvement in the individual's human capital.
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