Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Migrants are believed to have higher aspirations than non-migrants. Furthermore, studies find that migration itself leads to even higher aspirations. One conventional explanation found in the ...

For decades, investors have relied on traditional financial metrics and tangible assets to evaluate investment opportunities. But a fundamental transformation in how corporate value is created and ...

Should human capital investments be financed through debt or equity? Financing human capital investment through equity contracts provides insurance to individuals, but adverse selection or moral ...

Twenty years ago, something happened when Pablo Peña sat in Prof. Gary Becker’s doctoral-level course at the University of Chicago. As the economist lectured on human capital theory, a concept he’d ...

DUSHANBE, March 7, 2023 – During her visit to Tajikistan, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Anna Bjerde met with H.E. Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, and ...

Ministers of Finance and global thought leaders came together to champion investments in people to build resilience, help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and accelerate the green transition. The ...

Capital investments fund long-term assets crucial for business operations and growth. High capital investment often indicates a robust economy; low investment may signal economic concern. Investors ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Human capital is about the innate power workers have. It is about their knowledge, skills ...

Discover what capital projects are, learn with examples like roads and plants, and understand their funding methods including equity, debt, and public finance.