The capitals of nations : the role of human, social, and institutional capital in economic evolution
Som, Lalita S.Author
Theories of economic growth focused on physical capital and its diffusion till the 1950s. Since then, increasing attention has been paid to the role and utility of knowledge, human capital, governance, institutions, and social capital as critical dimensions in determining economic growth and evolution. Focusing on the three forms of intangible capital - human, social, and institutional capital - this book looks at their dynamic linkages as crucial determinants of economic growth and their significance in the process of economic evolution.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Theories of economic growth focused on physical capital and its diffusion till the 1950s. Since then, increasing attention has been paid to the role and utility of knowledge, human capital, governance, institutions, and social capital as critical dimensions in determining economic growth and evolution. Focusing on the three forms of intangible capital - human, social, and institutional capital - this book looks at their dynamic linkages as crucial determinants of economic growth and their significance in the process of economic evolution.
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Capitalism
Economic policy
Economic development
Business & Economics
Economic Theory