Abstract
Human Capital (HC) is considered one of the prominent determinants of economic growth. Perceiving its critical standings, this study analyzed the impacts of human capital on economic growth of Pakistan with special interest to female human capital. Study took primary enrolment rate as proxy of HC. The enrolment rates were further disaggregated into male and female enrolments for analysis. By taking time series data from 1960-2013, study applied ARDL approach for analysis. The results confirmed the existence of long run relationship of total, male and female human capital with economic growth. Study also found an inverse relationship of gender-enrolment inequality with growth. The results highlighted that beside social impacts, women education can play a significant economic role in Pakistan.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 547-553 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | International Business Management |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Keywords
- Economic growth
- GDP
- Gross capital formation
- Human capital development
- Impact
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- Strategy and Management
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