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Som, Lalita S.,

The capitals of nations : the role of human, social, and institutional capital in economic evolution / Lalita Som. - First edition. - [2014] - xxxv, 273 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-266) and index.

I.Theoretical Framework
1.Analytical Framework
2.Human Capital
3.Social Capital
4.Institutional Capital
5.The Relationship between Human, Social, and Institutional capital
II.Case Studies
6.Industrial Revolution in Britain
7.Early Industrial Revolution in America
8.Japan's Growth Experience: Post
Second World War and Recent Times
9.China: The Manufacturing Sector
10.India: The Services Sector
III.Micro Analysis
11.Theory of the Firm
IV.Conclusion
12.Concluding Comments.

Focusing on the three forms of intangible capital-human, social, and institutional capital-this book looks at their dynamic linkages as crucial determinants of economic growth and their significance in the process of economic evolution.

ISBN: 9780199452736 (hbk.) Rs995.00 0199452733

LCCN: 2015306800

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Capitalism.
Economic policy.
Economic development.
Economic development--Sociological aspects.
Human capital.

Dewey Class. No.: 330.122 SOM / 009280