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Human Capital Formation in India

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Economics

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1. Meaning of Human Capital and Its Sources

  • Human capital is the value added to human beings through investment in education, health, on-the-job training, migration, and information.
  • Education is one of the main sources of human capital formation.
  • Health is also an important source because a healthy worker can work longer and more effectively.
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2. Human Capital and Physical Capital

  • Both physical capital and human capital are formed through conscious investment decisions.
  • Physical capital is tangible, separable from its owner, and fully mobile between countries except for trade restrictions.
  • Human capital is intangible and inseparable from its owner.
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3. Human Capital and Economic Growth

  • Educated labour contributes more to national income than uneducated labour.
  • Healthy labour can work for longer periods and with fewer interruptions.
  • Education increases productivity, raises earnings, and supports economic growth.
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4. Human Capital and Human Development

  • Human capital and human development are not the same.
  • Human capital treats education and health as means to increase productivity.
  • Human development treats people as ends in themselves.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Human Capital Formation in India

Human capitalHuman resourcesEducationHealthOn-the-job trainingMigrationInformationPhysical capital

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