ISBN:
9264029095
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 147 S.)
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Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
Series Statement:
OECD insights
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Keeley, Brian Human capital
DDC:
331.11
Keywords:
Humankapital
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OECD-Staaten
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Human capital
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Labor supply Effect of education on
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Amtsdruckschrift
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Graue Literatur
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Humankapital
Abstract:
This first book in the new OECD Insights Series examines the increasing economic and social importance of human capital - our education, skills, competencies, and knowledge. As economies in developed countries shift away from manufacturing, economic success for individuals and national economies is increasingly reliant on the quality of human capital. Raising human capital has emerged as a key policy priority, particularly for low-skilled individuals, who are at risk of being left even further behind. Policy in this area is focusing on early childhood development, improving quality and choice in schooling, creating excellence in tertiary education, and widening access to adult learning.
Abstract:
What is the impact of education and learning on our societies and economies? What can be done to even out inequalities in education? And how can we ensure that everyone at every stage of their life is able to pursue the learning that benefits them most and fully develops their human capital?. This book harnesses the unique resources of the OECD to answer some of these crucial questions. Based on research and analysis from the OECD's 30 member countries, it explains the increasing importance of human capital to individuals and societies as they cope with social and economic change. It also look
Description / Table of Contents:
CONTENTS; 1. Investing for Change; What challenges face our societies?; How are our societies responding?; What this book is about…; 2. The Value of People; How is the global economy changing?; What is human capital?; What are the challenges for learning?; 3. First Steps; What challenges face children and families?; How can we help children and families?; What can preschool education do for children?; 4. Off to School; Are students learning what they need to learn?; How can we make education better?; How can the reach of education be broadened?; 5. Learning for Life
Description / Table of Contents:
Who needs to go on learning?What are the obstacles to further learning?; How can we lower barriers to learning?; 6. A Bigger Picture; Is there more to human capital than learning?; What is social capital?; Are human and social capital linked?; 7. Measures, and More; How do we measure Human and social capital?; Can we measure everything that matters?; By way of conclusion; Additional Statistics; References
Note:
Literaturverz. S. 136 - 147
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Franz. Ausg. u.d.T.: Le capital humain : comment le savoir détermine notre vie
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