The Impact Of Higher Education Quality On Socio-Economic Development
Keywords:
higher education, human capital, economic development, innovations, social stability, educational reforms, competitiveness.Abstract
This article presents a scientific-theoretical and empirical analysis of the impact of the quality of higher education on the socio-economic development of countries. Based on the theory of human capital, the paper highlights the role of higher education in driving economic growth, developing human capital, increasing labor productivity, and shaping innovative potential. The reforms and outcomes in higher education are analyzed using the experiences of Uzbekistan and developed countries. The article also substantiates the role of higher education in fostering social stability, civic culture, and democratic values.
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