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B) proved valuable as regards the control of diseases
C) encouraged industrialised countries to provide
housing for the homeless
D) has inspired many countries of Western Europe with the idea of a lasting peace.
E) has contributed to the rapid industrialisation of the western world
As technological developments have altered production techniques, types
of mechanical equipment
and varieties of outputs, society has begun to recognise that economic progress involves not only
changes in machinery but also in man - not only expenditures on equipment but also in people.
Investment in people makes it possible to take advantage of technical progress as well as to continue
that progress. Improvements in health make investment in education
more rewarding by extending
life expectancy. Investment in education expands and extends knowledge, leading to advances which
raise productivity and improve health.
166- According to the author, investment in education ............... .
A) has a direct impact on production techniques
B) as little significance
for economic progress
C) is far more important than investment in health
C) has led to certain specific technological changes
E) will contribute positively to
human progress
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