{"product_id":"diagnosing-human-capital-as-a-binding-constraint-to-growth-tests-symptoms-and-prescriptions-paperback-9781108971591","title":"Diagnosing Human Capital as a Binding Constraint to Growth; Tests, Symptoms and Prescriptions (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108971591","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDiagnosing Human Capital as a Binding Constraint to Growth\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTests, Symptoms and Prescriptions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProposes a framework to determine whether human capital investments are a priority to boost a country's growth strategy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMiguel Angel Santos (Author), Farah Hani (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108971591, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 16 December 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e75 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.2 x 0.5 cm, 0.12 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe empirical literature on the contributions of human capital investments to economic growth shows mixed results. While evidence from OECD countries demonstrates that human capital accumulation is associated with growth accelerations, the substantial efforts of developing countries to improve access to and quality of education, as a means for skill accumulation, did not translate into higher income per capita. In this Element, we propose a framework, building on the principles of 'growth diagnostics', to enable practitioners to determine whether human capital investments are a priority for a country's growth strategy. We then discuss and exemplify different tests to diagnose human capital in a place, drawing on the Harvard Growth Lab's experience in different development context, and discuss various policy options to address skill shortages.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. What is Human Capital?\u003cbr\u003e 2. Testing for Human Capital as a Binding Constraint to Growth\u003cbr\u003e 3. From Diagnostic Symptoms to the Syndrome and Therapeutics\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1: Mincer Regression for Mexico and Chiapas\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2: Incorporating Quality in Mincer Regression\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3: Wage Premia by Industry and Occupation\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 4: Industry Factor-Intensity and Relationship to Country Exports.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Economics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Economics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Economics%20%5BKC%5D%22\"\u003eKC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004592115992,"sku":"9781108971591","price":17.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108971591i.jpg?v=1696728208","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/diagnosing-human-capital-as-a-binding-constraint-to-growth-tests-symptoms-and-prescriptions-paperback-9781108971591","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}