A Development of Human Capital in the Context of an Aging Population

The purpose of the article is to analyze the characteristics of human capital development in the context of population aging. By using the scientific literature analysis, structuring and evaluation methods the first part of the paper deeps into the concept of human capital. Analysis shows that compe...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2015-12, Vol.213, p.753-757
Main Authors: Čiutienė, Rūta, Railaitė, Rasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic growth
Human capital management
Labour resource
Population aging
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Summary:The purpose of the article is to analyze the characteristics of human capital development in the context of population aging. By using the scientific literature analysis, structuring and evaluation methods the first part of the paper deeps into the concept of human capital. Analysis shows that compering human capital definition presented by different authors, it vary, however the key human capital elements remain. Authors of the article also analyze the individual, organizational and national benefits of investment in human capital and taking into account implications of ageing discuss human capital development opportunities. Results of the scientific literature analysis show that talking about human capital development one of the most important factor remains education and training, which allows to use human capital longer.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.11.463