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The article discusses the correlation between education and economy. The main aim was to present bene fi ts from entering higher education, with special reference to bene fi ts deriving in terms of labour market (wage/salary, unemployment rate) and other bene fi ts (concern for health, life and job satisfaction, etc.). The analysis of data and the fi ndings of research referred to in the literature on the subject have enabled the author to conclude that higher education does pay off. The article discusses the correlation between education and economy. The main aim was to present bene fi ts from entering higher education, with special reference to bene fi ts deriving in terms of labour market (wage/salary, unemployment rate) and other bene fi ts (concern for health, life and job satisfaction, etc.). The analysis of data and the fi ndings of research referred to in the literature on the subject have enabled the author to conclude that higher education does pay off.