Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis with Special Reference to Education

by Gary S. Becker

Book Overview

Human Capital is Becker's classic study of how investment in an individual's education and training is similar to business investments in equipment. Recipient of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Economic Science, Gary S. Becker is a pioneer of applying economic analysis to human behavior in such areas as discrimination, marriage, family relations, and education. Becker's research on human capital was considered by the Nobel committee to be his most noteworthy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226041093
• ISBN13: 9780226041094
• Release Date: December 1983
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

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Great resource

This book is very technical in nature and not "a light read." However, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in labor economics and human capital. Dr. Becker is brilliant. Highly recommend!

The principal book about Human Capital Theory.

Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Science, Becker has pioneered the aplication of economic analysis to human behavior in such areas as dicrimination, married, family, etc. This book is a classic study of the consequences of investing in a person's knowledge and skills. According to his theory, investing in an individual's education and training is similar to business investments in equipment.One of the principal book about Human Capital Theory.