Lecture 6: Investing in Human Capital: Theory

MIT 14.771 Development Economics, Fall 2021
Instructor: Esther Duflo

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Covers a version of the neoclassical model of human capital investment, with a focus on education, to prepare for coming lectures on education and health. Highlights and discusses the role of various assumptions and policy implications.


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Speakers: Esther Duflo