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Human capital and the knowledge economy

In Canada, as throughout the world, social and economic policy is being shaped with the explicit goal of promoting human capital and the knowledge economy. The key to the economy is the acquisition of new knowledge through education and learning. This chapter considers the meaning of 'human capital', the macro-economic value of knowledge, economics and social responsibility, and the implications for work and employment.

In Canada, as throughout the world, social and economic policy is being shaped with the explicit goal of promoting human ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Bouchard, Paul
Date: 2006
Geographic subjects: North America; Canada
Resource type: Book chapter
Subjects: Adult and community education; Skills and knowledge; Economics

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