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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254894503321

Autore

Tomer John F

Titolo

Integrating Human Capital with Human Development : The Path to a More Productive and Humane Economy / / by John F. Tomer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Palgrave Macmillan US : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2016

ISBN

9781137456748

1137456744

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XII, 231 p.)

Collana

Palgrave Advances in Behavioral Economics, , 2662-3854

Disciplina

302

Soggetti

Experimental economics

Development economics

Econometrics

Macroeconomics

Experimental Economics

Development Economics

Quantitative Economics

Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sommario/riassunto

For the most part, human capital theory emphasizes human cognitive development and the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable enhanced productivity and earnings. In light of recent research findings, particularly concerning neurodevelopment and early childhood development, it is becoming apparent that this standard version of human capital theory has a far too limited conception of human capabilities and how they are created. Integrating Human Capital with Human Development considers recently accumulated knowledge related to the human brain's functioning and development to better understand the relationship between human capital and human development in successful economies. It shifts the focus of human capital theory to give full consideration to intangible, non-



cognitive aspects of learning. This exciting new volume is an important addition to the study of human capital and behavioral economics more broadly.