Why does an increase in literacy rates often accompany an increase in per capita income?

People who have higher-paying jobs often have the time available to develop literacy skills.

Developing countries have higher-than-average literacy rates, which typically leads to higher income.

People who can read and who receive an education are eligible for higher-paying jobs.

Developed countries often attempt to raise low literacy rates to improve income.

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Damian Shelton

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Why does an increase in literacy rates often accompany an increase in per capita income?

People who have higher-paying jobs often have the time available to develop literacy skills.

Developing countries have higher-than-average literacy rates, which typically leads to higher income.

People who can read and who receive an education are eligible for higher-paying jobs.

Developed countries often attempt to raise low literacy rates to improve income.

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Sanaa Moon · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the third option. An increase in literacy rates often accompany an increase in per capita income would be that people who can read and who receive an education are eligible for higher-paying jobs. Hope this answers the question.

Aleena Noble · Answer 2

People who can read and who receive an education are eligible for higher-paying jobs.