The Rise of Human Capital Theory

The Rise of Human Capital Theory
Fix, Blair. (2021). Real-World Economics Review. No. 95. March. pp. 29-41. (Article - Journal; English).

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Abstract or Brief Description

Today, human capital theory dominates the study of personal income. But this has not always been so. In this essay, I chart the rise of human capital theory, and compare it to the rise (and fall) of eugenics. The comparison, I argue, is an apt one. Eugenics and human capital theory both focus on isolated traits of individuals. By doing so, both theories neglect the social nature of human behavior.

Language

English

Publication Type

Article - Journal

Keywords

eugenic human capital income distribution power productivity

Subject

BN Power
BN Production
BN Value & Price
BN Capital & Accumulation
BN Conflict & Violence
BN Distribution

Depositing User

Jonathan Nitzan

Date Deposited

30 Mar 2021 23:50

Last Modified

01 Apr 2021 16:04

URL:

https://bnarchives.net/id/eprint/685

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