Is there any value in studying academic subjects that are not ‘useful’ in terms of

generating wealth for the country? Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples...

When it comes to education, many people argue that efforts should only be put into “useful” fields of
study that will further benefit the country’s finance. In my opinion, many academic subjects can still be
very valuable even if they don’t directly add up to the current economic climate.

It is undeniable that whichever professional career one chooses to dive in, there is always a combination
of skills and qualifications required. Many academic subjects which appear to be in no way related to
the economic growth can turn out to be extremely useful. For instance, while an entrepreneur’s main
requirement might be money and staff management, he or she must also be able to identify customers’
needs and desires, which is why basic knowledge about human psychology should be added. Linguistics
or sociology can in turn generate wealth as they contribute largely to communication between
organizations and companies. So a variety of academic subjects is indispensable.

In my opinion, being able to acquire certain knowledge in the fields that people are really interested in
can bring them a sense of satisfaction as they go through their lives. It is not always about money and
financial problems. In many circumstances, studying academic subjects can be a passion. For instance,
some people can pursue hobbies related to geology just to gain new insight into the planet that they are
living on. Others can learn new languages for the reason that they are in some ways absorbed in
linguistics. As simple as that, but these academic subjects can one day lead us to invaluable discoveries
and explorations.

In conclusion, although it might seem sensible to study only the disciplines that will contribute to the
country's prosperity, many other academic subjects should also be added to the university’s syllabus as
they are proven to be useful not only in terms of economic growth but also in people’s quality of life.