Question

Which of the following sequences correctly represents the pathway that results in a direct loss to human capital?

Options

• School dropouts → loss to human capital → child labour

• School dropouts → child labour → loss to human capital

• Child labour → school dropouts → loss to human capital

• Loss to human capital → school dropouts → child labour

Answer 1

The correct chain begins with school dropouts, which lead to child labour, and this in turn is considered a direct loss to human capital. Children out of school cannot build the education and skills that constitute human capital.