Question

Human capital treats people as ______, whereas human development treats them as ______:

Options

• A means of production; the goal of development

• Consumers of services; providers of services

• The goal of development; a means of production

• Temporary workers; permanent employees

Answer 1

Human capital treats people as a means of production, since their education and health serve productivity and growth. Human development treats people as the goal of development itself, valuing their well-being directly.