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This study estimates economic returns to schooling and labor market participation using household survey data from Sudan. Returns to men primary education are found to be higher than those to intermediate and secondary education, but - contrary to observed world patterns- are still lower than returns to tertiary education. Rates or return for primary and college education for men were estimated at 10.4 % and 16.6 %, respectively. These findings lend support to the policy of expansion of higher-level education. For women returns to primary education are higher than those to intermediate, secondary, and tertiary education. Rates or return for primary and college education for women were estimated at 33.3 % and 22.5 %, respectively. This suggests expansion and quality investment in basic education for females. Overall, average returns for women are larger than those for men.
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