Theodore Schultz
Economist, Nobel Prize laureate
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Thinkers & Philosophers
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United States
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An economist and academic contributed significantly to the analysis of human capital. Emphasized the importance of education and training in improving economic productivity. Authored pivotal works that explored the relationship between education and economic growth. His research laid the foundation for the development of the human capital theory. Received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1979 for contributions to the understanding of how education affects economic performance.
Developed human capital theory
Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1979)
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