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Examining the Poverty Human Capital and Economic Development Nexus in Pakistan: Evidence from Southern Punjab

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

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Purpose: Different socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of households have been examined over time, across the world. Developing countries are struggling and striving to achieve the path of economic development.Methodology: The present study has based on primary data, collected through a household survey during the year 2019. Human capital constitutes education, health, skills and on-the-job training are the most significantly related to the prosperity of the households.Findings: The results of the study conclude human capital is the most significant and influential factor that would play a vital role in promoting the prosperity and development of the Southern Punjab, Pakistan.Implications: Government should develop various projects to promote education in Pakistan. Vocational training schools would help to enhance the skills of the households.

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  • Shah, Salyha Zulfiqar Ali & Chaudhry, Imran Sharif & Farooq, Fatima, 2021. "Examining the Poverty Human Capital and Economic Development Nexus in Pakistan: Evidence from Southern Punjab," Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, CSRC Publishing, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan, vol. 7(3), pages 773-783, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:src:jbsree:v:7:y:2021:i:3:p:773-783
    DOI: http://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v7i3.1920
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