scholarly journals Subjectification and Existentialism in Contemporary Educational Theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-32
Author(s):  
Stefano Oliverio
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Educational Theory ◽  
Different Dimensions

In the present paper, I will investigate contemporary neo-existentialism in educational theory, by exploring the reasons which have recommended the rediscovery of an existentialist stance in our age, the significance of these endeavours for contemporary undertakings and also the manner in which the existentialist thrust has been spelled out. In particular, after situating present-day neo-existentialism against the backdrop of the mid-20th century educational existentialism and after specifying its topicality as a response to neoliberal stranglehold on education, I will focus on two models – “subjectification” and “existential learning” – and show that they ultimately represent two alternative pedagogical options. However, it will be argued, this difference does not exclude the possibility that both models can (and perhaps must) be deployed in contemporary scenarios to counter the human capital invasion of education, by operating in different dimensions of education and in response to different educational tasks. Indeed, together they may allow us to re(dis)cover education as an adventure.

scholarly journals Mutual Effects of Land Distribution and Economic Development: Evidence from Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Land ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Azadi ◽  
Eric Vanhaute
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Latin America ◽  
The Political ◽  
Land Distribution ◽  
Land Inequality ◽  
Comparative Review ◽  
Different Dimensions

Land plays an important role in the economies of developing countries, and many theories connecting land inequality with different dimensions of economic development already exist. Even though efficacious land distribution allows societies to transition from poverty to a human capital-based developed economy, ongoing issues related to property rights, inequality, and the political economy of land distribution are unavoidable. The general objective of this paper is to explore the nexus between land distribution and economic development. The specific objectives are to: (i) identify which land distribution programs/activities contribute to economic development; (ii) investigate the role of stakeholders in land distribution programs that affect the growth of productivity; and (iii) assess the deficiencies of current land distribution policies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to explore how economic development theories contribute to decreasing income inequality. This paper provides an overview of land distribution history and the main economic development theories. It also highlights the links between land distribution and the main elements of economic development. Finally, it provides a comparative review of the most recent empirical works regarding the characteristics, limitations, and potential (mutual) effects of land distribution and economic development settings on developing countries worldwide.

Human Capital, Trade Openness and Growth in Argentina in the 20th Century

Labour ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Ange Veganzones ◽  
Carlos Winograd
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Trade Openness

scholarly journals Urbanization and Human Capital Development in Malaysia

SPLASH Magz ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Eny Lestari Widarni ◽  
◽  
Claudia Laura ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Human Capital Development ◽  
Urbanized Areas ◽  
Impact Of Urbanization ◽  
Capital Development ◽  
The Impact

This paper investigates the impact of urbanization in Malaysia and human capital development in Malaysia in particular urbanized areas. We argue that the presence of urbanites at the turn of the 20th century has had a positive impact on human capital in Malaysia today. This is evidenced by empirical evidence using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method by adopting the Índice Firjan de Desenvolvimento Municipal (IFDM) method to calculate the human capital development index in Malaysia. We find that the urbanization program has a positive impact on human capital development in Malaysia.

Administrasi Kurikulum

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauzanda Ihsan
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Development ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Educational Theory ◽  
Education Administration ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
Educational Issues

Indonesia, education ran in the 20th century. It is undeniable, throughout the course of Indonesia's history that often changes. Educational issues that are often a concern are curriculum and education administration. The concept of development with the theory of development and education, also in accordance with the flow or educational theory adopted by experts. Changes and curriculum development are considered as one of the important points in the issue of education, especially formal education. This type of research is a qualitative survey research, aimed at evaluating the situation or phenomenon. The purpose of this study is to provide guidance for students, in the process of fostering students, to achieve the goals aspired by students themselves, schools, families, and communities. So curriculum administration is needed and important in the administration and development of education, so that the educational goals that have been formulated can be applied effectively and efficiently.

Human capital and export performance of small and medium enterprises in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 643-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik ◽  
Evelyn S. Devadason ◽  
Chandran Govindaraju
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThis study examines the influence of human capital, overall and by dimensions, on the export performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector of Pakistan. The study also investigates the role of absorptive capacity in the relationship between human capital dimensions and export performance.Design/methodology/approachData from 586 manufacturing sector SMEs were collected for analysis. The study applied covariance-based structural equation modeling (SEM) to estimate the hypothesized relationships.FindingsAs a whole, human capital was found to exert a direct and indirect impact on export performance, particularly for the medium-sized firms and for firms with medium to high levels of export intensities. Nevertheless, not all dimensions of human capital mattered for export performance. Education and training were found to pose the greatest influence on export performance of those firms.Research limitations/implicationsThe results suggest that when devising appropriate policies for SMEs, the impact of different dimensions of human capital need to be considered for addressing challenges related to the internationalization of firms. In short, developing the right human capital is essential for SMEs to compete at the international level.Originality/valueUnlike previous studies, this study decomposed the influence of different dimensions of human capital on export performance and assessed the mediating role of absorptive capacity. The study is also among the pioneering studies in SMEs sector of Pakistan to analyze the role of absorptive capacity in the relationship between various dimensions of human capital and export performance.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-03-2019-0198

scholarly journals National migration administration: modern theories as a basis for effective modernization

2020 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 11007
Author(s):  
Hung Tran Van ◽  
Huong Le Thi Mai ◽  
Sommaya Prachyangprecha
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Labor Migration ◽  
Migration Policy ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Original Research ◽  
International Labor ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Migration Dynamics ◽  
International Labor Migration

Studying the key impact factors, development regularities and consequences from the international labor migration has its own solid place in Western socioeconomic sciences for the last six decades already. Throughout this whole period quite many truly original research works have been carried out in dozens of countries worldwide and unique scientific approaches have been developed so that to determine the cause-effect relations within the migration dynamics (including the theory of human capital, the theory of household optimization, the Todaro model etc.). In this article the author makes an attempt to overview the key results of the most outstanding research studies on international labor migration which have been carried since the middle of the 20th century and till now. Afterwards, the author also offers her own methodology for evaluation of migration risks from the standpoint of population in foreign countries. The author suggests to use this model in the process of developing modern migration policy at both national and regional levels.

Public schools for private gain

2018 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Labaree
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Public Good ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
School System ◽  
Early 20Th Century ◽  
The Public ◽  
Gradual Shift ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

Eminent historian David Labaree describes a gradual shift, over the last two centuries, in Americans’ beliefs and attitudes about the goals of public education. At its founding, our school system was designed mainly to serve the public good, conceived at the time as an effort to create a unified citizenry. By the early 20th century, the schools were understood to serve the public good by developing human capital. More recently, though, the public aims of schooling have faded from view, as Americans have come to see education mostly as a private resource.

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