Human Capital Formation

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Human Capital

The stock of skill, ability, expertise, education, and knowledge available in human beings.

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Physical Capital

All inputs required in the production process, such as machines, tools, and factory buildings.

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Human Capital Formation

The process of accruing and increasing the number of people with the relevant skills, education, and experience important for economic and political development.

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Investment in Education

A crucial source of human capital formation, enhancing and enlarging the productive workforce of a country.

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On-the-Job Training

Training provided to workers within their firm, which enhances their productivity.

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Migration

The movement of people, often in search of better job opportunities, which can contribute to human capital formation.

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Expenditure on Information

Costs incurred to acquire information related to labor markets, education, and health institutions.

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Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER)

The total enrolment in a specific education level as a percentage of the eligible official age group population.

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Right to Education (RTE) Act

A law enacted in India in 2009 that makes free education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14.

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Secondary Education

Education that follows primary education, typically encompassing classes IX and X, leading to higher secondary classes XI and XII.

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Literacy Rate

The percentage of people who are able to read and write in a given population.

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Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

A program launched in India to universalize and improve the quality of elementary education.

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Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)

A scheme for setting up residential schools for girls from marginalized communities.

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Technical Education

Education that focuses on developing skilled manpower and enhances industrial productivity.

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Higher Education System

Includes both general and technical education, which has expanded significantly since India's independence.

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Opportunity Cost

The potential benefit that is missed out on when one alternative is chosen over another.

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Supply and Demand

The economic model that determines the price of goods in a market based on availability and consumer desire.

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Market Equilibrium

The point at which the quantity of goods supplied equals the quantity demanded.

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Fiscal Policy

The use of government spending and tax policies to influence economic conditions.

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Monetary Policy

The management of money supply and interest rates by central banks to control inflation and stabilize currency.

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Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services over a period of time.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

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Economic Growth

The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, often measured by GDP growth.

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Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment.

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Balance of Payments

A record of all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world over a specific period.

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What is Human Capital Formation?

The process of accruing and increasing the number of people with relevant skills, education, and experience.

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What does Investment in Education involve?

Enhancing and enlarging the productive workforce of a country through education.

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What does On-the-Job Training refer to?

Training provided to workers within their firm, enhancing their productivity.

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What is Migration?

The movement of people in search of better job opportunities, contributing to human capital formation.

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What are Expenditures on Information?

Costs incurred to acquire information related to labor markets, education, and health institutions.

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What is Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER)?

Total enrolment in a specific education level as a percentage of the eligible age group population.

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What does the Right to Education (RTE) Act ensure?

Free education as a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 in India.

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What is Secondary Education?

Education following primary education, typically encompassing classes IX-X and leading to higher secondary classes.

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What does Literacy Rate measure?

The percentage of people able to read and write in a given population.

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What is Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)?

A program launched in India to universalize and improve the quality of elementary education.

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What is the purpose of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)?

To set up residential schools for girls from marginalized communities.

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What is Technical Education?

Education focused on developing skilled manpower and enhancing industrial productivity.

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What does Higher Education System include?

Both general and technical education, expanded significantly since India's independence.

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