The Contribution of Human Capital towards Economic Growth in China [Hardcover]

This book develops a human capital model to explain transformational growth within different stages of economic development, which will induce technological changes and consequently will require a change in human capital. China is a case study in transition and can provide useful lessons to other emerging economies.

Introduction

(i) Structural Transformational Growth and the
Transformation of Human Capital
(ii) Uneven Structural Transformation between
Chinese Provinces
(iii) Aims of the Thesis
(iv) Outline of the Study

Chapter 1
Neoclassical and Endogenous Growth Models

(i) A Comparative Analysis of Neoclassical and
Endogenous Growth Theories
(a) The Harrod-Domar Theory of Economic Growth
(b) The Neoclassical Model of Economic Growth
(c) The Endogenous Growth Model
(ii) Human Capital and the Endogenous Nature of
Technological Change
(iii) Endogenous and Exogenous Factors as Facilitators
of Economic Growth
Conclusion

Chapter 2
The Accumulation of Human Capital as a Factor of Production

(i) The Accumulation of Human Capital and its
Transformation into Economic Growth
(ii) The Complementarity between Human Capital
and Physical Capital
(iii) The Nexus between Human Capital and Technological
Change and their Effects on Economic Growth
(iv) Economic Policies for Economic Growth through Capital
Accumulation
(v) Policies for Human Capital Formation to Enhance
Economic Growth
(vi) Policies for the Provision of Educational Resources and
Educational Performance
Conclusion