Impact of Education on Economic Mobility
Author : Dr. J Udhayakumar
Abstract :
Education is widely considered one of the most powerful tools for enhancing economic mobility and reducing intergenerational inequality. Through the accumulation of human capital, individuals can access better employment, higher income, and improved social standing. This paper explores the complex relationship between education and economic mobility, drawing on empirical studies across countries as well as theoretical frameworks. It highlights both the potential and the limitations of education as a vehicle for upward mobility, discusses structural inequalities in educational access, and emphasizes the role of policy interventions. The analysis concludes that while education significantly contributes to economic mobility, its impact depends heavily on equality of educational opportunity, quality of schooling, and labour market conditions.
Keywords : Education, economic mobility, intergenerational mobility, human capital, income inequality, upward mobility