We want to invest in human capital through education.
human capital = human assets consisting of items such as education, knowledge, skills, and capabilities
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Nearly unlimited money, unlimited human capital and technology advanced beyond even the most clever man's wants and wishes.†
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James Dashner, The Scorch Trials, 2010
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Oportunidades is particularly beneficial for girls, and some early studies suggest it will pay for itself by creating more human capital to power Mexico's economy.†
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Nicholas D. Kristof, Half the Sky, 2009