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Are We Facing a 'Literacy Surplus' in the Workforces of the United States and Canada? (2000)

Are We Facing a 'Literacy Surplus' in the Workforces of the United States and Canada?

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Authors: Thomas G. Sticht

Collection: Research Materials

This article examines the idea of a "literacy surplus," in which the overall skills of the workforce exceed the overall demands of workplaces. The author presents statistics and arguments to support this theory, and considers the implications for adult literacy education policy.

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Added: 2000-08-11

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