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Human Capital: A Theoretical and…
Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis, with Special Reference to Education, Second Edition
Gary S. Becker
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Published Date
January 1975
Copyright
1975
ISBN
0-226-04109-3
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Table of Contents
Front matter, Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis, with Special Reference to Education
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
Chapter 1:
Introduction to the Second Edition, Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis, with Special Reference to Education
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 1-8)
Introduction to the First Edition, Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis, with Special Reference to Education
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 9-12)
Chapter 2:
Investment in Human Capital: Effects on Earnings
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 13-44)
Chapter 3:
Investment in Human Capital: Rates of Return
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 45-144)
Chapter 4:
Rates of Return from College Education
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 145-190)
Chapter 5:
Underinvestment in College Education?
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 191-200)
Chapter 6:
Rates of Return from High School Education and Trends over Time
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 201-213)
Chapter 7:
Age, Earnings, Wealth, and Human Capital
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 214-230)
Chapter 8:
Summary and Conclusions, Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis, with Special Reference to Education, Second Edition
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 231-237)
Appendix A: Sources and Methods, Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis, with Special Reference to Education, Second Edition
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 238-256)
Appendix B: Mathematical Discussion of Relation between Age, Earnings, and Wealth, Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis, with Special Reference to Education, Second Edition
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 257-264)
Index
Author(s):
Gary S. Becker
(p. 265-268)
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