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What is the relationship between human capital, capital investment, and gross domestic product?. Human capital. Capital Investments Gross Domestic Product. Human Capital. A country or business may invest in human capital by: Investing in education Providing health care .
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What is the relationship between human capital, capital investment, and gross domestic product? Human capital Capital Investments Gross Domestic Product
Human Capital A country or business may invest in human capital by: • Investing in education • Providing health care
Capital Investment or Capital Goods A country or business may invest in capital goods by: • Purchasing machinery or technology to perform tasks required to produce the product or products for the business • Purchasing supplies needed for a business
Gross Domestic Product The gross domestic product or (GDP) of a nation is the total value of the things produced and services provided by a country that year. GDP = private consumption + gross investment + government spending + (exports − imports), or,GDP = C + I + G + (X − M).
How does the unequal distribution of resources affect European countries? • Countries need resources to supply industry with the fuel and resources needed to produce the products for the particular industry. • Countries in Europe possess varying amounts of resources. Great Britain’s supplies are fading. Russia has a great amount of resources but difficulty accessing them. Germany still has a great supply of resources. Italy has few resources.
Conclusion In order for a country to thrive economically, they need to invest in human capital(education and healthcare) and capital goods(machinery and technology). A country’s investment in human capital, capital goods, and their resources will have a great impact on the (GDP) of that country.