The human capital in the knowledge society. Theoretical and empirical approach Cover Image

The human capital in the knowledge society. Theoretical and empirical approach
The human capital in the knowledge society. Theoretical and empirical approach

Author(s): Elena Pelinescu, Elisei Crâciun
Subject(s): Higher Education , Social development, Economic development, Human Resources in Economy, Globalization
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Bucureşti
Keywords: human capital; knowledge society; innovation; competitiveness; globalization; education; science;

Summary/Abstract: We live today in a changing society based on the globalization and better valorization of the human capital. The human capital is the’ central driver force for competitiveness and development of the new technology and patent and a necessary factor for their efficient use in the new society. In order to reach the competitiveness objective, the European Union member countries seek to develop their human capital value by increasing investment in education, science and technology development. Based on the panel econometric techniques, this paper explores the statistical correlations between human capital components and national competitiveness within the EU economic context.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 20
  • Page Range: 7-18
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English