How does expenditure on information act as a source of human capital formation

Question How does expenditure on information act as a source of human capital formation?
Chapter Human Capital Formation
Class  Class 12
Subject Economics (Indian Economic Development)
Category Indian Economic Development Class 12 Sandeep Garg Solutions

Question – How does expenditure on information act as a source of human capital formation?

Answer –

People spend to acquire information regarding to the labour market and educational institutions. For example, level of Salary associated with various types of jobs so that they can choose the right job Or, educational institutions which are providing right type of educational skill, their standard and cost etc.




This kind of information is necessary to make decisions regarding investment in educational as well as for efficient utilisation of the acquired skills and enable people to actualise their productive potential.

Thus, expenditure on acquiring all sorts of information regarding labour markets and other markets like education and health is also a source of human capital formation.

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