Research on Tap: Human Capital and Global Development

Human capital, defined as the knowledge and abilities people use to produce goods and services, plays a key role in shaping the social, political, and economic opportunities of individuals and communities in low- and middle-income countries around the world. This session brings together scholars from across Boston University to discuss their research on the diverse components of human capital—health, education, productivity, empowerment—and the implications of their work for the design of policy solutions to global challenges including poverty, gender inequality, and sustainable economic growth.