Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Inequality in Bangladesh is not just about income, but about unequal opportunities. From classrooms to hospitals to job markets, gaps in access are widening—underscoring why investing in quality human ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Solange Charas covers the intersection of governance, HR, and finance. Oct 01, 2024, 01:53pm EDT In today’s business landscape, ...

Human capital is a loose term that refers to the educational attainment, knowledge, experience, and skills of an employee. The theory of human capital is relatively new in finance and economics, ...

Twenty years ago, something happened when Pablo Peña sat in Prof. Gary Becker’s doctoral-level course at the University of Chicago. As the economist lectured on human capital theory, a concept he’d ...

Should human capital investments be financed through debt or equity? Financing human capital investment through equity contracts provides insurance to individuals, but adverse selection or moral ...

Human capital is about the innate power workers have. It is about their knowledge, skills and insights, which can’t be sold or bought. Scottish economist Adam Smith was one of the first to recognize ...

Every organization desires to have responsible and engaged employees, who can contribute to the success of the business. The more educated the workforce, the more skilled they become to contribute to ...