human capital

February 24, 2015
Everyday economics and the positive externalities of childhood vaccination have an economic impact.
Published by Elaine Schwartz at February 24, 2015
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The Vaccine Benefits That No One Talks About

With better school attendance and learning, and then higher work productivity, the positive externalities of childhood vaccination have an economic impact.

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February 9, 2015
Everyday economics and human capital formation
Published by Elaine Schwartz at February 9, 2015
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One Reason We Can’t Believe in Innate Talent

Limiting potential economic growth, the myth of innate talent in disciplines like philosophy diminishes the pool of female and Afro-American human capital.

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October 16, 2014
aging population pyramids
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 16, 2014
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The Best Places For Growing Old

With populations growing older in the developed world, their wellbeing might affect the GDP growth rate because of the expense of their care.

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October 12, 2014
Everyday economics and human capital formation
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 12, 2014
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When Does Practice Really Matter?

Since education creates positive externalities that fuel economic growth, understanding how to develop expertise through human capital formation is crucial.

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