Questionable. There is defiantly some connection, but in what direction is open for debate. But its also the case that the Soviet block countries had lots of educated people, but couldn't make the economy work out.
And given for how many years the US has had sub-optimal results in international education comparison, while the overall economy has done well also doesn't fit.
And given for how many years the US has had sub-optimal results in international education comparison, while the overall economy has done well also doesn't fit.