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Yann Algan: "Life skills must be taught at school"

2022-12-26T12:43:35.604Z


INTERVIEW - The economist shows that social and behavioral skills acquired at school have an impact on the professional integration and success of individuals.


Yann Algan is associate dean of pre-experience programs and professor of economics at HEC, after having spent six years as dean of the School of Public Affairs (EAP) at Sciences Po. He is a member of the Economic Analysis Council and the Scientific Council for National Education.

His research focuses on populisms, trust and well-being.

He has just published, with Élise Huillery,

Economie du savoir-être

, at the Presses de Sciences Po.

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LE FIGARO.

- In the book you publish, you describe an education system that does not seem to correspond to needs.

Explain to us…

Yann ALGAN.

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The education system suffers above all from a lack of training in social and behavioral skills.

Perception of succeeding, self-confidence, perseverance, ability to cooperate... Insisting on these skills is central to the academic success and well-being of young people at school and, then, in adulthood, for integration into the labor market.

How should we train our children?

It is…

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Source: lefigaro

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