The well-being of nations. The role of human and social capital.

Institution	OECD; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. International School Improvement Project
Titel	The well-being of nations. The role of human and social capital.
Quelle	Paris: OECD (2001), 118 S.Verfügbarkeit
Reihe	Education and skills
Beigaben	Literaturangaben 260; Grafiken
Zusatzinformation	Inhaltsverzeichnis
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monografie
ISBN	92-64-18589-5
Schlagwörter	Bildung; Forschung; Gesellschaft; Soziale Lage; Soziale Entwicklung; Soziale Kompetenz; Messung; Staat; Humankapital; Wirtschaftssoziologie; Wohlstand; Forschungsstand; Statistik; Internationaler Vergleich; Bedarf; Welt
Abstract	The purpose of this report is threefold: I) to describe the latest evidence covering investment in human capital and its impact on growth and well- being, II) to describe and clarify the more novel concept of social capital; and III) to identify the roles of human and social capital in realising sustainable economic and social development. Chapter I outlines the key concerns, trends, concepts and relationships discussed in the report as well as the main questions to be addressed. Chapter 2 considers the definition and measurement of human capital, covering all types of skills and attributes embodied in individuals relevant to well-being. The sources of human capital in families, schools, communities and workplaces are discussed, especially in relation to the distribution of learning opportunities and outcomes across different groups. The chapter also assesses the empirical evidence for the impact of human capital on the economy and society. Chapter 3 addresses the conceptual and measurement framework for social capital, examining its sources and impacts on a broad range of possible outcomes. The potential for complementarity between human and social capital, both from a conceptual and an empirical standpoint, is discussed. Chapter 4 addresses some basic questions about the implications for public policy of the preceding analyses of human and social capital and identifies further research and data needs at the international level. A key consideration is that many actors are involved in promoting and harnessing high-quality investments in organisations, communities and people. (DIPF/Orig.).
Erfasst von	DIPF \| Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsinformation, Frankfurt am Main
Update	2002_(CD)