The relationship between education and economic growth can best be summarized by saying that

A) educated people are less apt to consume goods that deplete economic resources, which encourages economic growth.
B) educational expenditures tend to divert funds from productive investments, which discourages economic growth.
C) educational expenditures tend to be inflationary, which discourages economic growth.
D) education has benefits beyond those who receive the education, which encourages economic growth.

D