"The issue of education reform is linked to the economy," says Li: when the economy is going well, people can find opportunities to succeed in all walks of life, so they are less driven; but when the economy fares badly, people have a greater desire to study in order to better themselves.
「教育改革問題與經濟有關，」李家同認為，經濟好的時候，行行出狀元，比較不會擠破頭，一旦經濟狀況不佳，人們就更加想念書、往上爬。