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Does A Relationship Exist between Poverty Human Capital and Economic Development in Pakistan A Case Study of Bahawalpur Division

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  • Shah, Salyha Zulfiqar Ali
  • Chaudhry, Imran Sharif
  • Farooq, Fatima

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Purpose: To pursue the poverty reduction goals, various socio-economic, demographic, human development factors should be linked together for a better quality of life and good macro-economic performance of the developing countries. The present study focuses on the Bahawalpur division, Pakistan.Design/Methodology/Approach: A household survey was conducted to collect data from 353 household heads. i.e., respondents using the Binomial Logit and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression techniques.Findings: The findings of the study reveal that human capital is the most influencing factor that positively affects the per capita income of households. Moreover, Human capital shows a negative relationship with the household’s poverty.Implications/Originality/Value: Long-term planning and programs are necessary for the promotion of the human capital of the respondents. i.e., households of the Bahawalpur division. It would further promote job opportunities for raising the standard of living of the people living in this region.

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  • Shah, Salyha Zulfiqar Ali & Chaudhry, Imran Sharif & Farooq, Fatima, 2021. "Does A Relationship Exist between Poverty Human Capital and Economic Development in Pakistan A Case Study of Bahawalpur Division," Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, CSRC Publishing, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan, vol. 3(3), pages 273-283, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:src:sbseec:v:3:y:2021:i:3:p:273-283
    DOI: http://doi.org/10.26710/sbsee.v3i3.1923
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