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Human capital over the life cycle : a European perspective
Sofer, Catherine (contributor) - 2004
areas of education and training in Europe, in relation to the labour market. The book proposes that one of the most … important challenges faced by Europe today is to understand the link between education and training on the one hand and economic … and social inequality on the other. The authors focus the analysis on three main aspects of the links between education …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851594
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Intangible capital : its contribution to economic growth, well-being and rationality
Tomer, John F. - 2008
Despite increasing research efforts, there is still much confusion regarding the nature and contribution of the most intangible forms of capital. This book develops a comprehensive and unifying conception of intangible capital in order to understand its role with respect to economic growth,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851117
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Human capital, trade, and public policy in rapidly growing economies : from theory to empirics
Boldrin, Michele (ed.); Chen, Been-Lon (ed.); Wang, Ping (ed.) - International Conference on Economic Growth <Zhong yang … - 2004
Human Capital, Trade and Public Policy in Rapidly Growing Economies argues that only two centuries ago, no society had ever enjoyed sustained growth in living standards. The contributors to this book aim to discover why the world today exhibits a predilection for perpetual self-improvement. In...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014474031
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Social evolution, economic development and culture : what it means to take Japan seriously
Dore, Ronald Philip - 2001
Social evolution, economic development and culture brings together Ronald Dore's key writings for the first time, making his work accessible across a wide range of social science disciplines. It produces a distinctive perspective with four interlinking themes--technology-driven social evolution,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850609
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The dynamics between entrepreneurship, environment and education
Fayolle, Alain (contributor); Kyrö, Paula (contributor) - 2008
This book introduces the expanding European dialogue between entrepreneurship, environment and education. It considers … education -- pt. 3. The dynamics between entrepreneurship and small businesses …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850844
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Systemic vulnerability and sustainable economic growth : skills and upgrading in Southeast Asia
Ritchie, Bryan K. - 2010
that issues such as education, investment and infrastructure are necessary ingredients for development and yet only a very …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851505
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Human capital policy : reducing inequality, boosting mobility and productivity
Neumark, David (ed.); Kim, Yong-seong (ed.);  … - 2021
to generate new ideas and novel ways of thinking about human capital. Examining educational reforms, quality of education … and links between education and socio-economic environments, chapters contrast Western experiences and perspectives with … Korean education, including state, charter and private education, higher education and student loans and debt, and provide …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012487422
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The learning region : foundations, state of the art, future
Rutten, Roel (contributor); Boekema, Frans (contributor) - 2007
The aim of this book is to present a much-needed conceptualization of 'the learning region'. The editors scrutinize key concepts and issues surrounding this phenomenon, which are then discussed in the context of recent literature. This unique conceptualization of the learning region presents a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419966
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Human capital, inter-firm mobility and organizational evolution
Pennings, Johannes M. - 2007
The authors of this fascinating and original work contend that by analysing the conduct of organization members, a great deal can be learnt about firm behaviour and about the cooperative and competitive forces that underlie industry evolution
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419988
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Strategic human capital : creating a sustainable competitive advantage
Lanza, Andrea; Simone, Giuseppina - 2020
Contents: 1. Strategic human capital at the crossroads -- 2. Understanding and clarifying the dynamics of strategic human capital effects on performance: a quasi-replication of a major literature evidence -- 3. The effect of strategic human capital renewal on organizational results: an empirical...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012294213