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Human Capital is Becker's classic study of how investment in an individual's education and training is similar to business investments in equipment. Recipient of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Economic Science, Gary S. Becker is a pioneer of applying economic analysis to human behavior in such areas as discrimination, marriage, family relations, and education. Becker's research on human capital was considered by the Nobel committee to be his most noteworthy contribution to economics.

This expanded edition includes four new chapters, covering recent ideas about human capital, fertility and economic growth, the division of labor, economic considerations within the family, and inequality in earnings.

"Critics have charged that Mr. Becker's style of thinking reduces humans to economic entities. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mr. Becker gives people credit for having the power to reason and seek out their own best destiny."—
Wall Street Journal


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Gary S. Becker (1930-2014) was University Professor at the University of Chicago with a joint appointment in both the economics and sociology departments. He was the author of many books, including Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis and The Economics of Discrimination. He collaborated with Richard Posner on the Becker-Posner Blog, which formed the basis for their book Uncommon Sense: Economic Insights, from Marriage to Terrorism. Becker was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1992 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book for understanding human capital theory and human capital investments

B.G.S. · July 22, 2014

Using for my dissertation topic. Dr. Becker's original book was published in the 60s and is still in heavy use today. Human Capital Theory is foundational for a lot of business decisions. Becker explains this well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource

m.c. · January 9, 2007

This book is very technical in nature and not "a light read." However, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in labor economics and human capital. Dr. Becker is brilliant. Highly recommend!

4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars

W.C.C. · November 8, 2015

A difficult read but comprehensive.

5.0 out of 5 stars The principal book about Human Capital Theory.

B.H.C. · March 23, 2001

Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Science, Becker has pioneered the aplication of economic analysis to human behavior in such areas as dicrimination, married, family, etc. This book is a classic study of the consequences of investing in a person's knowledge and skills. According to his theory, investing in an individual's education and training is similar to business investments in equipment.One of the principal book about Human Capital Theory.

5.0 out of 5 stars good read.

C. · January 24, 2015

Historical perspective was/ is a shocker...good read.

3.0 out of 5 stars It serves the purpose

J. · July 16, 2011

I purchase Human Capital as part of a classroom project. The book is in good shape but it had a lot of written notes in it. It will meet the purpose I need since I will only take a few notes from it and then put it on the bookshelf.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic on Human Capital Development!

H.L. · July 27, 2025

This book came at the perfect time and helped pass legislation in my country on the value of human capital! A classic study on why investing in people leads to great economic returns.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

A.C. · January 25, 2016

OK!!!

Five Stars

m.m. · April 14, 2018

Excellent service and product

he regards a certain categary of people as (human) capital not as labor. very innovative.

j. · February 10, 2023

gary becker is modern ricardian economist. very innovative and creative way of looking at things. he adds human capital as distinct production function. his insight is still fresh and new.

Becker's Book

D.F. · December 12, 2020

The book that you need if you want to learn about the human capital theory

Challenging read

J.H. · May 10, 2022

Decided to pick it up after my teacher recommended it, however o feel it is more geared at uni students rather then a level as it does contain a few challenging concepts

Explore deeply about human capital

A. · September 24, 2019

Brilliant

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Description:

Human Capital is Becker's classic study of how investment in an individual's education and training is similar to business investments in equipment. Recipient of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Economic Science, Gary S. Becker is a pioneer of applying economic analysis to human behavior in such areas as discrimination, marriage, family relations, and education. Becker's research on human capital was considered by the Nobel committee to be his most noteworthy contribution to economics.

This expanded edition includes four new chapters, covering recent ideas about human capital, fertility and economic growth, the division of labor, economic considerations within the family, and inequality in earnings.

"Critics have charged that Mr. Becker's style of thinking reduces humans to economic entities. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mr. Becker gives people credit for having the power to reason and seek out their own best destiny."—
Wall Street Journal


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Gary S. Becker (1930-2014) was University Professor at the University of Chicago with a joint appointment in both the economics and sociology departments. He was the author of many books, including Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis and The Economics of Discrimination. He collaborated with Richard Posner on the Becker-Posner Blog, which formed the basis for their book Uncommon Sense: Economic Insights, from Marriage to Terrorism. Becker was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1992 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book for understanding human capital theory and human capital investments

B.G.S. · July 22, 2014

Using for my dissertation topic. Dr. Becker's original book was published in the 60s and is still in heavy use today. Human Capital Theory is foundational for a lot of business decisions. Becker explains this well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource

m.c. · January 9, 2007

This book is very technical in nature and not "a light read." However, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in labor economics and human capital. Dr. Becker is brilliant. Highly recommend!

4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars

W.C.C. · November 8, 2015

A difficult read but comprehensive.

5.0 out of 5 stars The principal book about Human Capital Theory.

B.H.C. · March 23, 2001

Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Science, Becker has pioneered the aplication of economic analysis to human behavior in such areas as dicrimination, married, family, etc. This book is a classic study of the consequences of investing in a person's knowledge and skills. According to his theory, investing in an individual's education and training is similar to business investments in equipment.One of the principal book about Human Capital Theory.

5.0 out of 5 stars good read.

C. · January 24, 2015

Historical perspective was/ is a shocker...good read.

3.0 out of 5 stars It serves the purpose

J. · July 16, 2011

I purchase Human Capital as part of a classroom project. The book is in good shape but it had a lot of written notes in it. It will meet the purpose I need since I will only take a few notes from it and then put it on the bookshelf.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic on Human Capital Development!

H.L. · July 27, 2025

This book came at the perfect time and helped pass legislation in my country on the value of human capital! A classic study on why investing in people leads to great economic returns.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

A.C. · January 25, 2016

OK!!!

Five Stars

m.m. · April 14, 2018

Excellent service and product

he regards a certain categary of people as (human) capital not as labor. very innovative.

j. · February 10, 2023

gary becker is modern ricardian economist. very innovative and creative way of looking at things. he adds human capital as distinct production function. his insight is still fresh and new.

Becker's Book

D.F. · December 12, 2020

The book that you need if you want to learn about the human capital theory

Challenging read

J.H. · May 10, 2022

Decided to pick it up after my teacher recommended it, however o feel it is more geared at uni students rather then a level as it does contain a few challenging concepts

Explore deeply about human capital

A. · September 24, 2019

Brilliant

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