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human capital  

Definition

  • Human capital describes the intangible collective resources possessed by individuals and groups within a given population. These resources include all the knowledge, talents, skills, abilities, experience, intelligence, training, judgment, and wisdom possessed individually and collectively, the cumulative total of which represent a form of wealth available to nations and organizations to accomplish their purpose. [Source: Encyclopedia of Governance; Human Capital]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-JT5RQ5NC-1

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