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According to the human capital view of education ?

Correct answer: B. increases human capital and the wages of workers

  • A. has no impact on the human capital of workers?
  • B. increases human capital and the wages of workers
  • C. can make any worker into a superstar
  • D. only helps firms sort workers into high ability and low-ability workers.

Explanation

The human capital view treats education as an investment that raises workers’ skills and productivity, allowing them to earn higher wages. It differs from the signaling view, which emphasizes education’s role in revealing existing ability.

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