Education Important for Getting Ahead On a scale ofo to 10, how importantis to get ahead in life? Percent saying *10 very important"
A good education and hard work are most often seen as the keys to getting ahead in life. This view is especially prevalent in emerging and developing nations, where most see economic opportunity expanding. Still, many also believe success can be determined by things outside a person’s control, such as luck or having a wealthy family.
Education Important for Getting Ahead  | On a scale ofo to 10, how importantis to get ahead  | in life? Percent saying *10 very important"  | Having a good education  | 60%  | Working hard  | 50  | Knowing the right people  | 37  | 33  | Being lucky  | Belonging to a wealthy family  | 20  | wealthy family  | Being a male  | 17  | 5  | Giving bribes  | Note: Global medians across 44 countries surveyed.  | Source: Spring 2014 Global Attitudes survey. Q66a -g  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 