Human capital
Human capital theory forms the basis for most work in the economics of education. The study of human capital has proven to be an exceptionally fruitful vein of research that offers insights on topics as diverse as discrimination, inequality, unemployment, fertility, marriage markets, immigration, and productivity. This article briefly discusses several aspects of human capital theory, including theoretical and empirical considerations, as well as some prominent empirical results directly related to education.
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Authors: Eide, Eric R.; Showalter, Mark H.
Published: Oxford, England, Elsevier, 2010
Resource type: Book chapter
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