In the episode “Education, high standards, and productivity in Portugal”, we return to the foundation of national productivity: our education system. In a conversation with Professor Nuno Crato, we debunk the idea that school success is measured solely by the number of graduates, proving that the true engine of companies’ economic development lies in the quality of education and the cognitive development of young people.
Throughout the episode, we explore the impact of the lack of rigor on students’ basic skills and discuss the importance of aligning vocational education with the real needs of the market, creating strategic partnerships between schools and businesses (such as the dual system) to prepare the talents of the future.
