Investment in Human Capital: A Theoretical Analysis

Gary S. Becker

doi:10.1086/258724

journal article Oct 01, 1962

Investment in Human Capital: A Theoretical Analysis

Gary S. Becker

Journal of Political Economy Vol. 70 No. 5, Part 2 pp. 9-49 · University of Chicago Press

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Published: Oct 01, 1962
Vol/Issue: 70(5, Part 2)
Pages: 9-49

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Gary S. Becker (1962). Investment in Human Capital: A Theoretical Analysis. Journal of Political Economy, 70(5, Part 2), 9-49. https://doi.org/10.1086/258724

Investment in Human Capital: A Theoretical Analysis

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