Causality Direction

Question

The causality between human capital and economic growth:

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The causality between human capital and economic growth:

  1. Flows only from human capital to economic growth
  2. Flows only from economic growth to human capital
  3. Flows in either direction — Correct Answer
  4. Does not exist at all
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The causality flows in either direction — higher income causes building of high level of human capital and vice versa.

Key Points:
  • Empirical evidence is rather nebulous due to measurement problems.
  • Human capital growth in developing countries has been faster but per capita real income growth has not been that fast.

📚 About this Topic — CH-4: HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION IN INDIA

This multiple choice question is from CH-4: HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION IN INDIA, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-4: HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION IN INDIA to strengthen your preparation.

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