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What is human capital formed through?
What is human capital formed through?
- Investment in education, training, and medical care (correct)
- Government subsidies
- Natural resource abundance
- Large population size
How does a country’s investment in human capital affect its Gross National Product?
How does a country’s investment in human capital affect its Gross National Product?
- It decreases productivity
- It leads to higher productivity and higher incomes (correct)
- It creates a reliance on foreign labor
- It has no effect
Why is population referred to as 'human resource'?
Why is population referred to as 'human resource'?
- It is only a liability and burden on resources
- It refers only to the numerical value of people
- It includes knowledge and skills of individuals (correct)
- It primarily represents the elderly population
What is one of the advantages of investing in human capital?
What is one of the advantages of investing in human capital?
What does the chapter suggest about the relationship between human capital and society?
What does the chapter suggest about the relationship between human capital and society?
What is noted as a significant benefit of human capital compared to other resources?
What is noted as a significant benefit of human capital compared to other resources?
Which revolution is cited as a demonstration of improved productivity through knowledge in agriculture?
Which revolution is cited as a demonstration of improved productivity through knowledge in agriculture?
What is meant by 'human capital formation'?
What is meant by 'human capital formation'?
How can a large population be beneficial for the economy?
How can a large population be beneficial for the economy?
What caused Sakal to pursue higher education?
What caused Sakal to pursue higher education?
What major challenge did Vilas face in his education?
What major challenge did Vilas face in his education?
What was Sakal's significant contribution to his workplace after completing his education?
What was Sakal's significant contribution to his workplace after completing his education?
What was the financial condition of Vilas's family after his father's demise?
What was the financial condition of Vilas's family after his father's demise?
What was a key factor in Sakal's ability to complete his vocational studies?
What was a key factor in Sakal's ability to complete his vocational studies?
What primary role did Vilas play in his household after his father died?
What primary role did Vilas play in his household after his father died?
What does the story of Sakal exemplify regarding human resources?
What does the story of Sakal exemplify regarding human resources?
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Study Notes
People as Resource
- Population viewed as an economic asset rather than a liability.
- Investment in education, training, and medical care transforms population into human capital.
- Human capital consists of the skills and productive knowledge of individuals.
- Refers to the productive abilities of a country's workforce, contributing to Gross National Product (GNP).
- Population is a resource categorized as 'human resource', showcasing its potential economic benefits over mere challenges of provisioning.
Human Capital Formation
- Development of human resource leads to 'human capital formation'.
- Comparison made between human capital formation and physical capital formation.
- Investment in human capital yields returns in the form of increased productivity and higher incomes.
- Direct correlation between education/health and enhanced productivity observed in wage earnings and overall economic output.
Case Studies: Green Revolution and IT Revolution
- India’s Green Revolution exemplifies enhanced productivity through improved agricultural technologies.
- The IT revolution highlights the growing importance of human capital over traditional material resources.
Societal Benefits of Education and Health
- Educated and healthier individuals earn higher incomes; their benefits extend to society, positively impacting those not directly educated or healthy.
- Human resources can effectively utilize land and capital, unlike physical resources which require human direction.
Narratives of Sakal and Vilas
- Sakal's Story:
- Comes from a family that values education; ultimately succeeds by leveraging vocational training in computers.
- Achieved career success through support from his parents and dedicated effort, exemplifying how human capital can lead to economic gain.
- Vilas's Story:
- Lives in poverty with health challenges and limited access to education, highlighting the detrimental effects of neglecting investment in human capital.
- Represents the consequences of failing to develop human resources, as a lack of education and health leads to economic stagnation.
Conclusion
- A large population is not inherently a burden; when invested in, it can serve as a remarkable asset through enhanced education and health, fostering economic growth.
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