Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5047900 China Economic Review 2011 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

This study examines the effect of the composition of human capital on economic growth in China, using the Generalized Methods of Moments (GMM) method. The results show that tertiary education plays a more important role than primary and secondary education on economic growth in China. Moreover, the role of the composition of human capital on regional economic growth is relevant to the level of development. The more developed provinces benefit more from tertiary education, while underdeveloped ones depend more on primary and secondary education.

Research Highlights► We examine the effect of composition of human capital on economic growth in China. ► Tertiary education plays a more important role on economic growth in China. ► The more developed provinces benefit more from tertiary education. ► The underdeveloped provinces depend more on primary and secondary education.

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