Five Sources of Human Capital

Question

The sources of human capital formation include:

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The sources of human capital formation include:

  1. Education, health, on-the-job training, migration and information — Correct Answer
  2. Land, labour, capital and enterprise
  3. Import, export, taxation and subsidies
  4. Agriculture, industry and services
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The five sources are: Education, Health, On-the-job training, Migration, and Information.

Key Points:
  • Education is considered the main source.
  • Health expenditure increases supply of healthy labour force.
  • Migration involves cost of transport but enhanced earnings outweigh costs.
  • Information about labour market helps efficient utilisation of human capital.

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

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