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Education vital for social mobility

Educational performance appears to be one of the main barriers which stop people moving out of poverty. Yet studies indicate that poorer children are still failing to achieve their educational potential.

This briefing paper looks at the importance of education for social mobility.

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Published: 
2012
Publisher: 
Economic and Social Research Council