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Minds blown: are we getting dumber?

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Literacy Trends and Their Socio-Economic Impact

This chapter explores the challenges foreign-born individuals face in literacy and numeracy, particularly in the context of aging populations in wealthy nations. It delves into the socio-economic impacts of these skills, emphasizing the correlation between higher literacy rates and improved quality of life.

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