Publisher's Synopsis
The training of overseas students in Australia has long been an important component of Australia's aid programme. Much more recent has been an interest in the education of fee-paying overseas students as an 'export' commodity.;This book examines the costs and benefits of educating overseas students in Australia, to both Australia and the students' home countries. It examines past and current policies with respect to aided and fee-paying students, and suggests a number of new policy emphases which will enhance the effectiveness of their education.;Although considered from an economic perspective, the material is presented in a style understandable to non-economists, and avoids jargon and technical exposition. The book should be of great value to overseas students. It will also be of interest to those involved in government and non-government organisations in Australia's overseas aid programmes.;Geoff Harris has lectured and researched on development for 20 years, including six and a half years at the University of Papua New Guinea (1972-78) and one year at the Malaysian Agricultural University (1984). He has also studied the effectiveness and efficiency of university performance, both in Australia and overseas. He has over 60 publications to his credit, principally on development issues.;This book is intended for students and researchers in developmemt studies.
