Examining the Poverty Human Capital and Economic Development Nexus in Pakistan: Evidence from Southern Punjab

Salyha Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Imran Sharif Chaudhry and Fatima Farooq

Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2021, vol. 7, issue 3, 773-783

Abstract: Purpose: Different socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of households have been examined over time, across the world. Developing countries are struggling and striving to achieve the path of economic development.Methodology: The present study has based on primary data, collected through a household survey during the year 2019. Human capital constitutes education, health, skills and on-the-job training are the most significantly related to the prosperity of the households.Findings: The results of the study conclude human capital is the most significant and influential factor that would play a vital role in promoting the prosperity and development of the Southern Punjab, Pakistan.Implications: Government should develop various projects to promote education in Pakistan. Vocational training schools would help to enhance the skills of the households.

Keywords: Human Capital; Economic Development; Household Poverty; Per capita income (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.26710/jbsee.v7i3.1920

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