Human Capital.
by Becker, Gary S
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
New York: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1964. First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning economist's magnum opus. Octavo, original boards. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. First editions are scarce. Human Capital is Becker's classic study of how investment in an individual's education and training is similar to business investments in equipment. Recipient of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Economic Science, Gary S. Becker is a pioneer of applying economic analysis to human behavior in such areas as discrimination, marriage, family relations, and education. Becker's research on human capital was considered by the Nobel committee to be his most noteworthy contribution to economics.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 84768
- Title
- Human Capital.
- Author
- Becker, Gary S
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- National Bureau of Economic Research
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1964
- Keywords
- Gary Becker First Edition, Gary Becker Signed First Edition, Human Capital Gary Becker First Edition Signed, Nobel Prize Gary Becker
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