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Exploring the Economic Impact of University Entrance Exam in Kabul City

 Abstract

This research presents an assessment of the economic impact of Kankor examinations in Kabul city. Economic impact is viewed as direct impact areas attributable to Kankor examinations in terms of employment, income, GDP contribution, and accumulation of tax revenues to the government. The study shows that Kankor examinations as a national product has significant direct economic impact on Kabul city. The estimates that are made based on collection of primary data from a sample size of more than 16,450 students in Kabul city indicates that the conduct of Kankor examinations contributes approximately 2 billion AFN to the GDP. In addition, our study shows that the employment contribution of Kankor examination in Kabul city is more than 950 job created. Furthermore, the conduct of Kankor examinations added more than 1.3 billion AFN factor income in Kabul city and potentially as much as AFN 260 million to the government in taxes annually.

Exploring the Economic Impact of University Entrance Exam in Kabul City (academia.edu)

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