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The leading role of human capital in the process of countries’ progressive economic development
The leading role of human capital in the process of countries’ progressive economic development

Author(s): Sergey Emelyanov, Natalia Nekrasova
Subject(s): National Economy, Economic policy, Welfare systems
Published by: Institute of Society Transformation
Keywords: Human Capital; Human Development Index (HDI); Creative Class; Economic Development

Summary/Abstract: The significance of studies in the area of human capital impact on social and economic processes in countries increases in the XXI century. The priority of strategic direction for progressive growth in social and economic spheres of nations is contributing to the process of additional investments in the growth of human capital, and promoting such an environment of social institutions for which these investments will be the main way of obtaining stable growth indicators of countries’ human capital. The problem of accumulation, maintaining and development of human capital must be a top state strategic priority for contemporary Russia as well as for all countries with progressive economic development. Enhancing the role of human factor as one of the leading economic indicators in providing effective innovation activities of states requires significant investments in training of creative-minded, innovative citizens with a strategic vision of a country’s economic development.

  • Issue Year: 157/2016
  • Issue No: 3-4 (1)
  • Page Range: 19-21
  • Page Count: 3
  • Language: English