Entrepreneurial education in the general education system: economic effects and long-term prospects

The article is devoted to the analysis of the economic effects of the integration of entrepreneurial education into the system of general secondary education and the assessment of its long-term impact on socio-economic development. The relevance of the research is due to the transformation of the labor market and the increased demand for initiative, innovation, and independence of school graduates. The scientific novelty of the work consists in a comprehensive comparison of individual educational outcomes and macroeconomic indicators reflecting the impact of school entrepreneurship programs on entrepreneurial activity, employment and economic growth dynamics. The research describes models of entrepreneurial learning organization, analyzes empirical data on graduates' career paths, and examines quantitative estimates of the economic impact of various forms of educational programs. Special attention is paid to the institutional conditions for the introduction of entrepreneurial modules into the school curriculum. The work aims to determine the economic feasibility of systematically integrating entrepreneurial competencies into general education. Comparative analysis, generalization of statistical data, modeling and interpretation of international research results are used to solve this problem. In conclusion, the conclusions about the strategic importance of entrepreneurial education for the sustainable development of the economy are formulated. The article will be useful for researchers in the field of educational economics, educational policy specialists, and managers.