The Human Development Index (HDI) is a tool to measure human prosperity. Learn how it works, as well as the criticisms and ...

Twenty years ago, something happened when Pablo Peña sat in Prof. Gary Becker’s doctoral-level course at the University of Chicago. As the economist lectured on human capital theory, a concept he’d ...

At the 2023 Annual Meetings Human Capital Ministerial Conclave, 33 countries from the World Bank’s Human Capital Network considered how to connect people to good jobs and how to empower entrepreneurs ...

Inequality in Bangladesh is not just about income, but about unequal opportunities. From classrooms to hospitals to job markets, gaps in access are widening—underscoring why investing in quality human ...

In the #2 Human Capital Talk Federico Rossi, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Warwick, presented research on human capital and structural transformation. Federico Rossi introduced the ...

Human development does not happen in a vacuum. A growing economy, an improved educational system, and better health outcomes cannot be removed from broader questions of governance, political stability ...

The strength of the U.S. military is often measured through operational metrics. Mission success rates. Equipment readiness. Technological advantage. These indicators matter, but they tell only part ...